My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0572

Nina

The festival was a colorful mosaic of laughter, music, and twinkling lights. Enzo and I meandered through the crowd, our hands entwined, taking in the sights and sounds of the lively summer event. The air was filled with the aroma of street food and the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore.

We kept walking for a long time, pausing at various stalls to look at trinkets. I bought a handmade sketchbook and some pencils for Lori, a necklace for Jessica, and a hoodie that just screamed Luke'. Enzo bought a couple of things for the hockey team back in Mountainview, and with our arms laden with our new purchases, we kept moving.

As we paused to watch a group of dancers twirling in sync to music, I leaned closer to Enzo. "Do you sense any werewolves or other supernaturals here?" I asked, a playful tone in my voice.

Enzo seemed taken aback for a moment, then he scanned the crowd with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "No, I don't think so. Why, do you?"

I shook my head, chuckling lightly. "No, I was just thinking it would be fun to guess what everyone might be."

He laughed softly and nodded towards an old man sitting alone on a bench, his face hidden in the shadows. "See that guy? He could be a vampire, waiting for nightfall."

I laughed along, the tension easing from my shoulders. "And those two teenagers by the water," I said, pointing to a couple locked in a passionate kiss over by the shore, "they might be fae."

Our playful banter continued as we walked, pointing out various festival-goers and imagining crazier and crazier backstories for each of them.

But then, as we turned a corner, we saw a woman walking alone. She was strikingly elegant, dressed in all black, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders. Her bright red lipstick stood out starkly against her pale skin, and for a moment, it felt like time had slowed down.

As she passed by us, I caught a glimpse of her eyes. For a split second, they seemed to glow red, an eerie luminescence that sent a chill down my spine. My wolf sensed nothing, though. Nothing out of the ordinary, which was odd.

"Did you see that?" I asked Enzo, my voice barely above a whisper.

He turned to me, his attention having been momentarily diverted by two kids who were running past, waving glow sticks at each other and shrieking with laughter. "Huh?" he asked.

said, trying to keep my

and he turned back to look at the woman, but she had already blended into the crowd. "I

My wolf didn't sense anything, but...

shook his head.

feeling slightly unsettled. "What

trick of the

the sea of people, the strange glow of her eyes lingering in my memory. "Maybe it was just a

taking my hand. "Don't freak yourself out. We're safe

stroll through the lively festival, we

glowing lanterns. A sign out front proclaimed 'Madame Zara - Fortune Teller Extraordinaire Enzo raised an eyebrow

asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

tugging at his hand playfully. "Come on, it could be fun! It's just

at the tent. "I don't know.

gently. "It's just for fun, Enzo. Let's see what the future supposedly holds for

dimly lit tent. Inside, an elderly woman with a shawl draped over her shoulders and a

said in a mystical tone. "I am Madame

stepped forward, curiosity piqued. "I'll

what is your name?" the

"Nina."

took it gently, her fingers tracing the

the heart," she murmured,

standing beside me, snorted softly. "That's

entirely on my hand. Suddenly, her expression changed. Her eyes widened, and she let out a small gasp, her gaze shifting

are you pregnant?" she

by her reaction. "Yes, I am.