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?"

I'll find him. And I'll stop him. Once and for all." The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent shivers

silence between us, but it wasn't our usual morning silence. The implications of what happened yesterday filled the

I'm scared, Enzo?" I found myself asking, my voice no more than a whisper. "Scared of what we might

each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's lurking in the shadows, then he's the one

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

darkening, the veins in his hands standing out as he gripped mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you, every step of the way. If he so

every day," I argued, even though the thought of him protecting

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

his arms around me, and for a fleeting moment, the weight of the world seemed to lift just a

him. "I don't want you to get hurt

with his hand, his thumb gently caressing my cheek. "I

eyes, searching for any hint of insecurity, but instead found

lingering for a few seconds before pulling away. "I promise. Trust me," he whispered into my ear, his warm breath sending

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

the pack's security about not just our home but Mountainview as a whole, and sent out

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

coffee table, shattering our serenity. He glanced at the caller ID and frowned. "It's Tim," he said, almost

nodded, trying to stifle the disappointment that crept up on

and got up, pacing around the room as he talked. "Tim, how are you? It's been