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?"

The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent shivers down my spine, but it was also comforting in a

our usual morning silence. The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space

that I'm scared, Enzo?" I found myself asking, my voice no more than a whisper.

them up to his lips and gently kissing each knuckle. "It's human to be afraid, Nina. But

but 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 twisted world like he did

gripped mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you, every

day," I argued, even though the thought

can't be there. We'll increase security, consult with Luke's witch about strengthening her spells. We'll do whatever it takes

around me, and for a fleeting moment, the weight of the world seemed to lift

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

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

hint of insecurity, but instead found nothing but a blend of resolve and softness there.

pulling away. "I promise. Trust me," he whispered into

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

pack's security about not just our home but Mountainview as a whole, and sent out new orders for Luke and

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

glanced at the caller ID and frowned.

stifle the disappointment

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