My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0576

As I waited my turn, I couldn't help but notice the other travelers around me. Families saying goodbye, friends sharing one last laugh, lovers holding onto each other before the inevitable separation.

It was a reminder that, even though I often felt worlds apart from the rest of humanity, we were the same; despite what existed in my blood, I was still human to my core.

When it was finally my turn to pass through security, I turned to steal one last glimpse at Enzo. He was still standing by the entrance, watching me with a mix of worry and something else I couldn't quite read. Our eyes met, and I offered him another tiny wave.

"I love you," I mouthed, blowing him a kiss. He smirked, lifting his hand to catch the kiss. I couldn't help but giggle a bit as he pretended to put it in his pocket.

And then, just like that, he was gone. I watched his form fade through the double doors, and then he was out of sight.

I wasn't just heading home after a vacation; I was rushing home in the wake of something terrifying. A flight attendant offered me a warm smile as she passed by, but I could only manage a feeble response. My hand

along with the giant metal bird. The city below

a little more firmly as though that could somehow protect the little life inside of me,

for just a moment, I allowed myself to consider the possibilities: the joyful meeting with my first born child, or perhaps something far worse. Maybe that possibility was something that I would have to come to

to see an elderly woman sitting beside me, her brown eyes shining from behind her wrinkled skin. "Yes?" I asked, trying to keep

moment as though choosing her words carefully, before she pointed at

was the one who hesitated for a moment, swallowing, before I finally

eyes lit up. "Oh, how wonderful," she cooed, clasping

quirked an eyebrow,