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 finally slid into the driver's seat and stuck the key in the ignition, I let out

in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him and update him on everything once I was

almost picture it now; not just the familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something more. The panic on their faces when I

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

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

the house finally came into view, I shook my head as if to dispel the thoughts. No, I

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

felt... off. I paused, looking around, but nothing was out of the

then my phone rang, and it

it to be Enzo,

answered. "What's

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

just got back," I said, my

again, I could hear the tears in her voice. "You

widened.

she's unconscious. They said she has multiple

people I knew.

there as soon as I can, Lori," I replied, my voice trembling. "Just

I burst out of the house and into the waning afternoon light. I practically leaped into

began