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.

for me, and

I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him and update

and sounds of my family, but something more.

knew that it 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

as I drove down the 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

into view, I shook my head as if to dispel

then headed inside and up to the bedroom to grab some things. Clothes, a few books, my laptop, toiletries. My bedroom back at my father's mansion

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 was untouched, the shadow entity was nowhere to be found, and

phone rang,

expecting it to be Enzo, but it wasn't. It

I answered.

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

just got back," I said, my tone cautious.

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

widened. "Jessica? What

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

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

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

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

began speeding toward