My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0565

Nina

"Hey."

Enzo's voice caught me off guard. I had been sitting on the hotel bed, staring at nothing in particular on my phone. He must have slipped into the room at some point, but I didn't hear the door open. I glanced up and shot him a cold look.

"What do you want?" I asked, my voice coming out a little harsher than I intended.

Enzo sighed and made his way over to me. He sat down on the edge of the bed, his hand finding mine. I stiffened, but didn't pull away.

"Let me explain," he said gently, his brown eyes searching mine for approval.

I almost considered telling him off again, but I knew that I couldn't. Instead, I nodded hesitantly, allowing myself to hear him out. He took a deep breath before he spoke.

each other like a young couple, that's all.

realized that he was right. We hadn't had a chance to do any of those things; we were too focused on staying alive. And now, we were focused on our careers and our baby, amongst a myriad of

love our life together," he continued, his hand never leaving mine. "I really

"Promise?" I murmured.

met mine, and

that look in Enzo's eyes softened me, and I found myself moving closer, wrapping my arms

have time, you know,"

nuzzled into my neck. "You're right. So let's make

nodded. "Okay. No more

tossing and tuming that night, unable to sleep. Enzo's breathing was steady beside me, but I couldn't find the same peace. Although

awfully fast. And now, it got me wondering... how much more of our lives would fly by like this? How many years would we spend

to wake him, and wrapped a hotel robe around my shoulders. The room felt claustrophobic, suffocating,

space, something to clear my