My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0592

Nina

After a while, my tears finally subsided. With a sigh, I finally climbed out of the truck and shuffled up the driveway. A particularly cold wind was blowing through, and I shivered, pulling my jacket closer around my shoulders.

I took one last look over my shoulder, wary of any more strange wolves; but there was nothing. Just me, the trees, and the ocean.

As I made my way inside, I could already tell that Lori was awake judging from the orange glow of the lamp that was on in the living room. I slipped in through the door, trying not to make a sound, but it was too late. I could already hear her calling for me as she approached, her bare feet padding across the floor.

"Nina?" she called out. "Is that you?"

I let out a soft, almost inaudible sigh. A feeling of dread filled my chest as I feared for the worst: that I would have to tell her about Jessica and the failed Claiming ceremony. "Yeah. It's me."

Lori stopped in the doorway to the foyer, her face a mask of concern. Her hair was a bit unkempt from sleeping. her sweatpants and oversized t-shirt making her look even smaller and more fragile than usual.

"Oh, thank god," she said softly, her voice quivering slightly. "I was worried about you. I thought something happened to you, too."

I shook my head. "I just... needed to get out for a bit," I said gently, even though that was a lie. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I didn't want to wake you up."

arms across her chest and

to know the truth, no matter how painful it might be. I simply couldn't bring myself to lie

I finally spoke. "I... I had to try it," I said, my own voice

that she knew what

but nothing happened. I couldn't turn her. I don't know why. Maybe I'm too weak." Lori's hope seemed to

didn't want to tell you because I

fail me, Nina," she said gently, her voice trembling. "You did everything

smile. "Thank you, Lori," I said with a tense smile that

she said, leaning her head on my shoulder in a show of affection that was rare for her. "And I'm so grateful to have

for a minute, holding each other, before I finally

I doubt we'll be going

paused for a moment, then finally nodded. We both walked in silence to the kitchen, where Lori perched on a stool while I put the kettle on. The kitchen was quiet for a while, filled only by the sound of the

the tea was poured, I slid a cup across the counter toward her. She took it, wrapping her fingers around it, but didn't drink right away. The steam hit both of our faces. It

in our thoughts. Finally, Lori spoke up, her voice hesitant. "Nina, is it okay with you if I stay here for a while longer? At least until

I needed to get back to the werewolf realm to ensure the safety of my baby. I took a deep breath, knowing that I had to be honest

to tell you something." I said, my voice heavy with regret. "I need to go back