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.

a clipboard in his hand. "Great job out there, Enzo," he said, a smile warming his

sense of accomplishment. "Thanks, Tim.

which, I wanted to

eyebrow, intrigued.

you're a perfect fit," Tim began, his tone earnest. "And so I was wondering if you would

frankly, a great opportunity. But it also meant a significant change in our plans-plans I had made with Nina. With a baby on the way, every decision had an impact.

my mind racing. "But I need to discuss it with

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

Tim walked away, I caught sight of Mila by the kitchen counter, her gaze lingering on me. She approached, her walk

most of that, did you?" I asked, trying to

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

seeking permission. Nina

smiled, though it felt a bit forced. "Of course. I just meant it's a significant opportunity for someone your age. It's not

her nerve, but decided to chalk it up to misplaced helpfulness. "Thanks, Mila," I said,

discomfort. She was right about the opportunity, but it wasn't a decision I could make on a whim. It needed careful consideration and, most importantly, a conversation with

training, sweat, and maybe even a little blood and tears. The team

for us. I would potentially miss out on most of Nina's pregnancy. Was that really something that I wanted? And what about her? How

really bothered me, too, was that I knew she would support it. I knew she would