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."

thanked me, and there were a few moments of silence as I proceeded to fetch another cup and place it under the machine, followed by a new container of coffee

you had a chance to think about my offer?" Tim

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

with

from curiosity to genuine concern. "Oh,"

my heart was unwavering.

of the human realm doctors. Something told me that a regular doctor

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

Tim," I replied. "I really wish I could say yes to this opportunity, but I'm just not so sure

always the understanding type, took in my words with a slow and thoughtful nod. But when he spoke, his voice was nothing short of determined. "Enzo, this could be the chance of a lifetime.

want you to keep that in

the part of me that had always aspired to greatness in the world of hockey. But the weight of responsibility and my love for Nina tugged at my heartstrings, making the decision a

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

sighed, his disappointment evident but not empathetic. "Of course. Take your time, Enzo." He rose from his chair, still holding the coffee cup,

"No problem."

breakroom, I grabbed my coffee from the machine and sank down