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."

across her chest and shot me a wary look. "Where did you really

I looked at her, I knew I couldn't keep my actions a secret from her any longer. She deserved to know the truth, no matter how painful it might be. I simply

for the right words before I finally spoke. "I... I had

without even having to say what it was exactly, that she knew what I had

I admitted, my voice trembling. "I tried. I tried so many times, but nothing happened. I couldn't turn her. I don't know why. Maybe I'm too weak." Lori's hope seemed to fade, and her shoulders slumped in defeat. She buried her face in her hands, and I could hear her sobbing softly. "I thought... I thought maybe..." Her voice trailed off, and her shoulders

didn't want to tell you because I didn't want to get your hopes up. But I failed

me, Nina," she said gently, her voice trembling. "You did everything you could to help Jessica, and I know how much you care about her. That

tear from Lori's cheek and gave her a weak smile. "Thank you, Lori," I said with

leaning her head on my shoulder in a

a minute, holding each other, before I finally pulled away

and I doubt we'll be going

stool while I put the kettle on. The kitchen was

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

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

I needed to get back to the werewolf realm to ensure the safety of my

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