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.

truck was waiting for

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

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

I supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically,

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

head as if to dispel

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

strange feeling washed over me. I couldn't explain it, something just felt... off. I paused, looking around, but

then my phone rang, and it

out of my pocket, expecting it to be Enzo, but it wasn't. It was

answered. "What's

the line, something that I

just got back," I said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is

shaky breath, and when she spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice. "You have to come to the hospital

widened.

accident, and she's unconscious. They

heart stopped as I listened to Lori's words. Jessica was one of the strongest people I knew. The thought of her hurt and unconscious sent a wave of panic

replied, my voice trembling.

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 the truck, whipping out of the

began speeding