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?"

face darkened. "Then I'll find him. 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

happened yesterday filled the space

scared, Enzo?" I found myself asking, my voice no more than a whisper. "Scared of what we might find, or what might find

each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But remember, if he's lurking in the shadows, then

it wasn't enough to fully allay my fears. "And what if he comes for me again?" I asked. "What if he tries to drag me back into his

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

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

I will," he murmured. "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

He wrapped his arms around me, and for a fleeting moment, the weight of the

back to look at him. "I don't want you to get

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

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

away. "I promise. Trust me," he whispered into my ear, his warm breath sending a

as if he was a lifeline

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

neither 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

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

to stifle the disappointment

are you? It's been a while... What? An incident?... Are they okay?... Yeah, of course, I'll look at