My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Enzo

I had just arrived for practice at the hockey arena, and was waiting for the team to arrive. I was standing by the coffee machine in the breakroom, and the only sound was that of the coffee spurting out into the cup. This was already my third cup this moming, but I hardly slept last night.

After the run-in with the fortune teller, I couldn't help but lay awake all night worrying about Nina. I kept looking over at her as if she would suddenly just pop out of existence-but of course she was always there, sleeping beside me.

Or maybe she wasn't sleeping. She kept tossing and turning all night too, and this morning her eyes were ringed with two dark circles. Even as I said goodbye at the airport, she looked exhausted. I hoped that all of this stress and traveling wouldn't put her pregnancy at even more risk than it already was.

"God," I thought to my wolf, shaking my head slightly. "I can't believe I was actually doubting our new family the other day. I feel so stupid now..."

"It's natural," my wolf responded. "You were unsure. That's okay. But now you know what you want, which is-* "Which is for Nina and our baby to be happy and healthy," I cut in with a firm nod. "And I'll do everything in my power to make sure that happens."

Suddenly, a familiar voice snapped me out of my reverie, making me jump a little in the process. "Morning, Enzo." It was Tim. I whirled around to face him, noticing as he carried his laptop case over to the table and plopped it down.

"Morning."

He nodded his head toward the coffee maker. "I don't suppose you wouldn't mind making one for me."

I shook my head, handing him the now-filled cup of coffee that had been waiting for me. "Not at all. Here, take this one. I'll make another."

moments of silence as I proceeded to fetch another cup and place it under the

had a chance to think about my

me. Of course I couldn't accept this offer now, no matter how tantalizing it was. I couldn't just leave Nina, not with so much up in the air about

I began, turning back to face him, "something's come up with Nina's pregnancy. I'm not sure if

expression shifted from curiosity to genuine concern. "Oh," he said softly. "Is she

nodded, though the worry in my heart was unwavering. "She's stable

wanted Nina to see was nothing at all like one of the human realm doctors. Something told me that a regular doctor wouldn't be able to do anything about a generational curse. High blood pressure? Sure.

chair, scratching his head. "Well, I hope she and the

not so sure now. Even the thought of leaving her in August is terrifying.

voice was nothing short of determined. "Enzo, this could be the chance of a lifetime. If you help our team win the tournament this season, you'll be on

coach. I just want you to

in the world of hockey. But the weight of responsibility and my

I finally said with a sigh. "I'll still think about it. But I need some time before I can make any commitments. At least when

Enzo." He rose from his chair, still holding the coffee

"No problem."

coffee from the machine and sank down into one