My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0595

Nina

I pulled up to the airport, my heart pounding with anticipation. Even though it had only been a few days, it had felt far too long since I last saw Enzo, and I couldn't wait to wrap my arms around him and feel his warmth against me.

I think, after everything that happened with Jessica and Lori, I needed it. The engine of the car idled as I scanned the arrivals area, my eyes searching for that familiar face with an excitement that couldn't be contained.

And then, there he was, stepping out of the terminal, looking tired but unmistakably familiar. I climbed out of the car to greet him.

But as he approached, his eyes locking onto mine, my breath caught in my throat. He looked tired; really tired. More tired than I had seen him in a long time. Time seemed to slow down as we closed the distance between us.

"Enzo!" I called out, unable to contain my excitement any longer.

His face broke into a tired but genuine smile as he reached me, and in an instant, we were in each other's arms. I let him hold me close between his muscular arms, feeling the warmth of his embrace, the familiar scent of his cologne. It was as if we hadn't seen each other in months.

"God, I missed you," I whispered, chuckling a bit. "I can't believe it's only been a few days. It feels like ages."

Enzo held me just a little tighter, his breath warm against my ear. "I missed you too, my love," he replied, his voice husky.

We stood there for a moment, lost in each other, before finally pulling away. As I looked up at him, I couldn't help but notice a faint smudge of red on his lower lip.

lip?" I

his hand before I could get to it, a slight blush coloring his cheeks. "Okay, you caught me,"

a bit surprised. "Wine?"

sleep well last night, and there was a lot of turbulence. With everything going on, I guess I

usually the type to drink so early in the morning, and his explanation seemed a bit off. But I decided not to press the issue. He had just returned after a long

as long as you're okay now,"

a bit at my words, and he turned his attention to his luggage. I watched him load his bags into the car, feeling a bit relieved

into the trunk, I noticed a bruise on his wrist. It

wrist?" I asked, my concem mounting

said dismissively." Just a hockey injury. You should've seen it yesterday; I had to hide it from the team before they saw the healing process

but this

was really bad; or maybe he just did

him with questions. We still had a long

in the truck, we headed back home. The familiar streets of Mountainview passed by in a blur as I drove, my thoughts drifting to Lori and Jessica. I hated the fact that Enzo and I were leaving, but we had

back at the house, Lori was still there, sitting on the couch with a distant look in her eyes. She looked up as we entered, her

her voice trembling slightly. "It's... good to see

and pulled Lori into a tight embrace. "I'm so sorry about Jessica," he breathed. "I wish I could see her

with tears. "That's okay. I know you and Nina have things of your own to deal

smiled, although it was a sad smile. "Lori, if you want to come

time they were tears of gratitude. "Thank you, Enzo," she said softly. "But I