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

The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with a negative

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

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

fears. "And what if he comes for me again?" I asked. "What if he tries to drag me back into his twisted world like he

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

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

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 to

arms around me, and for a fleeting

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

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

but instead

seconds before pulling away. "I promise. Trust me," he

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

blur of preparations and errands. Enzo strengthened the pack's security about not just our home but Mountainview 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

that much attention to. His arm was

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

trying to stifle the disappointment

talked. "Tim, how are you? It's been a while... What? An