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.

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

I had arrived back in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him

could almost picture it now; not just the familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something more.

was going to be a wild journey, but what was I supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically, was wait for the witch's examination. Only then would I know for sure whether

the early summer breeze and the radio playing one of my favorite songs, I couldn't

view, I shook my head as if to dispel the thoughts. No, I

the bedroom to grab some 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 own things. It was like bringing a slice of home

yet, as I packed my bags, 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

my phone rang,

pocket, expecting it to be Enzo, but it

answered.

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

just got back," I said, my

out a shaky breath, and when she spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice.

eyes widened. "Jessica? What

and she's unconscious. They said she

people I knew. The thought of her

I'll be there as soon as I can, Lori," I replied, my voice trembling. "Just hold on,

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 leaped into

then, I began speeding