My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0568

Enzo

The chill of the ice rink was a welcome reprieve from the stuffy hotel. Although Nina and I had made up, I still couldn't get past the fact that something was clearly on her mind this morning-whether it was our argument or something else, I wasn't sure. I just remembered that she got up the night before, but what was really strange was that she had gotten up not once...

But twice.

I was barely awake when it happened, but I knew she slipped out two times. Making a call, maybe? Or just couldn't sleep?

Either way, if something was going on, I hoped that she would talk about it tonight. It hurt me to my core when she bottled things up, which was a trait she had picked up ever since the war on the Crescents.

And who could blame her? But the war was over, and she didn't need to push her feelings down. Not anymore. Not with me here.

"Hey, Enzol"

The sound of the team calling for me mixed with their skates slicing across the ice brought me back to reality, and I shook my head to dispel the thoughts. I was here to work; whatever else was going on could be dealt with later. And it would be dealt with. I was sure of it.

Several grueling hours later, the team made their way off the ice. It was a lot different training a human team, but they had the same fire as my team, which filled me with pride. "Good work today, tearn," I said as they tugged their skates off over on the bench. "I'd like to see more of that teamwork we talked about. Today was an improvement, but remember, you're not just a team, you're a family. That's how you get an edge over your opponents." The players nodded, some making mental notes, others simply absorbing my words. As they dispersed towards the locker rooms, I grabbed my water bottle and towel, heading to the bench. My thoughts drifted to Nina, the look in her eyes this morning, and our conversation from last night. I looked forward to our date later. I think we needed it.

before I could dwell on it for too long, I was snapped out of my thoughts again when Tim approached with a clipboard in his hand. "Great job out there, Enzo," he said, a smile warming his features. "The team respects you. You're making a real

of accomplishment. "Thanks, Tim. I'm just trying to get

I wanted to talk

eyebrow,

everyone thinks you're a perfect fit," Tim began, his tone earnest. "And so I was wondering if you would consider starting officially next month instead of in August. We'd offer a raise and a bonus for the

in our plans-plans I had made with Nina. With a baby on the way, every decision had an impact. Could I really leave her when her pregnancy was

racing. "But I need to discuss it with my wife. This would change a lot for

an understanding look in his eyes. "Of course, family comes first. Just know that we would

the kitchen counter, her gaze lingering on me. She approached, her

did you?" I asked, trying

said, her voice tinged with something I couldn't quite place. "But you should

about seeking permission. Nina and I, we make decisions

course. I just meant it's a significant opportunity for someone your age. It's not a decision to be taken lightly. Remember

it up to misplaced helpfulness. "Thanks, Mila," I said, keeping my tone neutral. "I'll keep it in

right about the opportunity, but it wasn't a decision I could

a blur of training, sweat, and maybe even a little blood and tears. The team put in

it would be a huge game-changer for us. I would potentially miss out on

was that I knew she would support it. I knew she would tell me to go, and