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?"

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

morning silence. The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with

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

my hands in his, bringing them up to his lips and gently kissing each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's lurking

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

I 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 of the way. If he so much as thinks of even coming close to you, he'll have to go through

you can't be with me every second of every day," I argued, even though the thought of him protecting me eased

"I will have members of the pack keep watch when I can't be there. We'll increase security, consult with Luke's witch about strengthening her spells. We'll do whatever it takes

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

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

hand, his thumb gently caressing

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

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

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

as a whole, and sent out new orders for Luke and his scouts to search for Edward. Finally, it was well after dinnertime, and both of

were curled up on the couch, half-watching an old movie that neither of us were paying all that much attention to. His arm was around me, making me forget the trials

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

the disappointment that

how are you? It's been a while... What? An incident?... Are they okay?... Yeah, of