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."

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

secret from her any longer. She deserved to know the truth, no matter how painful it might be.

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

and swollen eyes filled with tears almost instantly. I could tell, without even having to say what it was exactly, that she

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

own eyes. "I didn't want to tell you because I didn't

she said gently, her voice trembling. "You

away a tear from Lori's cheek and gave her a weak smile. "Thank you, Lori," I said with a tense smile that I didn't really feel. "But I still wish I could have

and kissed my cheek. "You're an amazing friend, Nina," 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 you by my

holding each other, before I finally pulled away and looked down at her. "Hey," I said,

up, and I doubt we'll be going to bed

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

cup across the counter toward her. She took it, wrapping her fingers around it,

in silence for a 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? At least until I know

back to the werewolf realm to ensure the safety of my baby. I took a deep breath, knowing

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