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?"

for all." The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent shivers down my spine, but

The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with a negative sort of energy, like a live wire sitting in a

no more than a whisper. "Scared of what we might

kissing each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's

comes for me again?" I asked. "What if he tries to drag me

won't let that happen," Enzo vowed, his eyes darkening, the veins in his hands standing out as he gripped mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you, every step

argued, even though the thought of

when I can't be there. We'll increase security, consult with Luke's

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

"I don't want

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

any hint of insecurity, but instead found nothing

away. "I promise. Trust me," he whispered into my

if he was a lifeline in a sea of uncertainty. "Okay.

whole, and sent out new orders for Luke and his scouts to search for Edward. Finally,

half-watching an old movie that neither of us were paying all that much attention to.

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

the disappointment that

as he talked. "Tim, how are you? It's been a while...