My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Nina

"And we have now landed in Mountainview. Thank you for flying with us."

The pilot's muffled voice crackled over the airplane speakers, rousing me from a fitful sleep. When I cracked my eyes open, the old woman beside me shot me a smile.

"Sleep well?" she asked.

I nodded, stifling a yawn. "It was much needed, I'll say," I said with a wry chuckle.

"Exhaustion gets the best of us sometimes, especially when we're pregnant," she said, patting my arm. "Make sure you get enough sleep, dear. It's always important."

"I will."

With that, the old woman stood, collected her carry-on bag, and left. I followed suit soon after.

I was grateful to finally have my feet on solid ground. The anxiety of the past few days had left me feeling frazzled, and all I wanted was to be home, even if it was just for a little while. Enzo's reassurance before I left the city had helped calm my nerves somewhat, but I couldn't shake the uneasiness that had settled in the pit of my stomach.

"Okay," I murmured to myself as I walked through the airport toward the luggage pickup. "I'll go home, grab what I need, and then it's off to see the parents."

After grabbing my luggage, I made my way through the terminal and out into the crisp forest air. The scent of pine and the sight of the towering trees filled me with a sense of peace that I had been missing.

parking lot where our familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and when I finally slid into the

considered calling Enzo to let him know that I had arrived back in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him and update him on everything once I was safely back in the

just the familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something more. The panic on their faces when I

to do now? All I could do, realistically, was wait for the witch's examination. Only then would I know for sure whether my baby

summer breeze and the radio playing one of my favorite songs, I couldn't help but wonder what if the

as if to dispel the thoughts. No, I wouldn't consider that just now. Home

bedroom back at my father's mansion was full, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but I liked having my own things. It was like bringing a slice

a strange feeling washed over me. I couldn't explain it, something just felt... off. I paused, looking around, but nothing was out of the ordinary. The house was untouched, the

phone rang,

slipped it out of my pocket, expecting it to be Enzo, but it wasn't. It was

I answered.

something that I rarely heard from her. "Oh, thank

said, my tone cautious. "Why?

spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice. "You have to come to the hospital right

eyes widened. "Jessica?

a major car accident, and she's unconscious. They said she has multiple broken bones. It's bad,

words. Jessica was one of the strongest people I knew. The thought of her

I'll be there as soon as I can, Lori," I replied, my

up the phone and rushed downstairs to where my keys were waiting. Without so much as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the house and into the waning afternoon light. I practically

then, I began