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?"

I'll stop him. Once and for all." The determination in Enzo's gravelly voice sent shivers

silence between us, but it wasn't our usual morning silence. The implications of what happened yesterday filled the space between us with a

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

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 in the shadows, then

wasn't enough to fully allay my fears. "And what if he comes for me again?"

veins in his hands standing out as he gripped mine a little tighter. "I will be beside you, every step of the way.

day," I argued, even though the

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 ensure you-and

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

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

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

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

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

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

in a 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

us were paying all that much attention

caller ID and frowned. "It's

to stifle the disappointment that crept up on me. "Go

how are you? It's been a while...