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.

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

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

my family, but something

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 sure whether my baby would be

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 wonder what if the fortune teller was right? What

if to dispel the thoughts.

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 was full, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but I liked having my own things. It was like bringing a

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 was untouched, the shadow entity

rang, and it

out of my pocket, expecting it to be Enzo,

I answered. "What's

something that I

I said, my tone cautious.

she spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice.

eyes widened. "Jessica? What

major car accident, and she's unconscious. They said she

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

soon as I can, Lori," I replied, my voice

keys were waiting. Without so much as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the house and into the

then, I began speeding toward