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?"

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

implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with

I found myself asking, my voice no more than

to his lips and gently kissing each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's lurking in the shadows, then he's the one who should be

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

mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you, every step of the

though the thought of him

there. We'll increase security, consult with Luke's witch about strengthening her spells. We'll do whatever it takes to ensure

leaned into him, my head finding the comforting crook of his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around me, and for a fleeting moment, the weight

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

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

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

tenderly, lingering for a few seconds before pulling away. "I promise. Trust me," he

if

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

of us were paying all that much attention to. His arm was around me, making me forget the trials of the day, if only for a

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

stifle the disappointment

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...