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.

as the city was, I loved being home amongst the trees. I practically jogged out to the parking lot where our familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and when

I drove home, I 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

sights and sounds of my family, but something more. The panic on

but what was I supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically, was wait for the witch's

familiar winding roads, the tall pine trees towering over either side, the windows down to let in the early summer breeze and the radio playing one of my favorite songs, I couldn't help but

shook my head as if to dispel the thoughts. No, I wouldn't consider that

things. Clothes, a few books, my laptop, toiletries. My bedroom back at my father's mansion was full, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but I liked having my

just felt... off. I paused, looking around, but nothing was out of the ordinary. The house was untouched, the shadow entity was nowhere to be found, and I was completely

then my phone rang, and

it to be Enzo, but it wasn't.

answered.

was frantic on the other end of the line, something that I rarely heard from her. "Oh,

said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is

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

eyes widened.

accident, and she's unconscious. They

Lori's words. Jessica was one of the strongest people I knew. The thought of her hurt and unconscious sent a wave

I can, Lori," I replied, my

much as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the house and into the waning afternoon light. I practically leaped into the truck, whipping out of the driveway

I began speeding