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 stop him. Once and for all." The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent

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 in a puddle of

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

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

held mine, 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

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

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

of the pack keep watch when I can't be there. We'll increase security, consult

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

at him. "I don't want you to get hurt because of me, because

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

his eyes, searching for any hint of insecurity, but instead found nothing but

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

embrace, holding on to him as if he

home but Mountainview as a whole, and sent out new orders for Luke and his scouts

neither of us were paying all that much attention to. His arm was around me, making me forget the

glanced at the caller ID and frowned. "It's Tim," he said, almost reluctantly picking it up. "I

to stifle the disappointment that crept

the room as he talked. "Tim, how are you? It's been a while... What? An incident?... Are they okay?... Yeah, of course, I'll look at the files...