My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0566

And then, when I opened my eyes, I saw it.

The shadow entity, lurking at the edge of the garden. I thought it was just a trick of the light at first, but then it grinned, and its sharp white teeth glared at me through the darkness like rows of knives.

My breath hitched. I couldn't move, couldn't scream, couldn't even blink. I was frozen.

And then vision seized me, unbidden and terrifying. My baby, our baby, lifeless in my arms, a future stolen before it had even begun. Tears stung my eyes, a silent scream lodged in my throat.

And then I woke up.

I shot up in bed, my heart racing, tears streaming down my face. It was a dream, just a dream. But the terror, the loss, it felt so real, so palpable, that I couldn't shake it.

I glanced at Enzo. He was still sleeping peacefully beside me, unaware of the awful vision had just endured. I wondered, for a moment, if I should wake him. But I ultimately decided against it.

was just a

a nightmare, the product of stress and hormones, or something more? A premonition, a warning? The shadow entity, it had been in my dreams before, but

to go back out to that garden, had to see if the entity was still there. In my half-asleep and half-crazed mind, that was the most logical

out of bed again, my movements slow and deliberate, careful not to disturb Enzo. I grabbed my robe and tiptoed

hotel hallway was just as dark, quiet, and empty as my dream. I quickly made my way to the elevator, then took it down to the lobby. There was no receptionist this time, just a sign stating

pushed through the double doors, the chilly night air biting against my skin, and took in the sounds of the city. The air smelled faintly of cigarettes, a lingering scent from someone else utilizing this

a few potted plants, a couple of benches, and a

let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding and sank down

yet the dream was so vivid, so perfect. Was it possible that it wasn't just a dream? No... I shook my head to dispel the thoughts. I

had to be. Just a dream, and

wouldn't let myself believe that my baby could really be in danger. I

I slipped back into bed, Enzo stirred, his arm instinctively reaching out for me. I snuggled against him, burying my face in