My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0552

"Yes, I am," I said, trying to keep my tone neutral. "I've been working with his team for a little over a year now."

Mila nodded. "Interesting. And you've been to med school?" She crossed her arms, a small smirk playing on her lips.

"Not yet," I said with a shake of my head, "but I've had a good amount of practical experience and learned a lot from other healthcare professionals."

"Ahh, practical experience. That must be a small town thing," she said, scanning her eyes over the array of medical equipment behind the benches. "You see, here in the city, we usually expect our doctors to be fully trained."

I felt my cheeks warm up with a combination of irritation and embarrassment. I opened my mouth to counter her snide comment but was interrupted.

"Nina, how's my favorite girl?" Enzo came trotting up to us with nothing more than a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me close. The other team members were making their way to the bench, their mouths hanging open as they gasped for breath. He was going too hard on them, I could tell. But maybe they needed it.

enjoying the show. You're doing a great job," I said, relieved for

them," he said. He then

tone that it didn't have with me. Her hand made its way to her shoulder, and she began twirling a strand of dark hair around her finger. "Go as hard as you need to on them. It's

I

all grab dinner after this with the team. Tim says there's

move past the awkward conversation. "You in, Mila?" Mile smirked. "Oh, absolutely. Wouldn't miss it for the world," she responded, but I couldn't help but detect a

I need to get

returned it, kissed me

but think about Mila's snide remarks. My face still felt hot, but having Enzo by my side had a way of

dinner." Mila broke the silence. "I'm sure you're