My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0547

Nina

The moming light filtered through the enormous windows of our bedroom, casting a golden glow across the room. It was normally a sight that I looked forward to every morning, but today, I found it hard to appreciate. Sleep had eluded me after last night. I couldn't let go of the image of that door lying open in the tunnels, of the implications that it held. Was Edward back? Was it with a vengeance?

Enzo stirred awake as I tossed in bed, shifting to face me. "Morning," he mumbled, his eyes still bleary.

"Is it really a good morning?" I blurted out before I could stop myself.

He sighed, sitting up against the headboard. "We need to talk about it, don't we?"

I propped myself up on my elbow, facing him. "The possibility that Edward was the one who let the burglar out... it's terrifying, Enzo. Edward should be long gone. Why would he come back here after everything?"

"I don't know," Enzo said, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "But you're right; I was thinking about it a lot last night, and we can't just ignore the signs. The burglar was held in a place that Edward once had access to. He's the only outsider who could potentially know our security protocols. Or at least, he should be."

I felt my breath hitch. "So you do think it could be Edward?"

Enzo hesitated, his eyes searching mine. "Listen, I don't want to jump to conclusions, but we have to be prepared for that possibility."

"And if it is him?" I asked. My voice trembled more than I would have liked it to. "What then?"

and for all." The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent shivers down my spine, but it was also comforting in a

a silence between us, but it wasn't our usual morning silence. The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with a negative sort of energy, like a live wire sitting

voice no more than a whisper. "Scared of what we might find, or what might find

bringing them up to his lips and gently kissing each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's lurking in the shadows, then he's the one who should be afraid, not

steady and unwavering, but it wasn't enough to fully allay my fears. "And what if he comes for me again?" I asked. "What if he tries to

Enzo vowed, his eyes darkening, the veins in his hands standing out as he gripped mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you,

can't be with me every second of every day," I argued, even though

"I will have members of the pack keep watch when I can't be there. We'll increase security, consult with

his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around me, and for a fleeting moment, the weight

I asked, pulling back to look at him. "I don't want you to get hurt because of

thumb gently caressing my cheek. "I can handle myself, and I can

searching for any hint of insecurity, but instead found nothing but a blend

lingering for a few seconds before pulling away. "I promise. Trust me," he

his embrace, holding on to him as if he was a lifeline in a sea of uncertainty. "Okay. I

a whole, and sent out new orders for Luke and his scouts to search

on the couch, half-watching an old movie that neither of us were paying all that much attention

on the coffee table, shattering our serenity. He glanced at the caller ID and frowned. "It's Tim," he said, almost reluctantly picking it up. "I should take

stifle the disappointment that crept up

the room as he talked. "Tim, how are you? It's been a while... What? An incident?... Are they okay?... Yeah,