My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0597

Nina

"You turned her into a werewolf, didn't you?" Enzo asked, his voice so low it was barely more than a whisper.

My eyes flickered from Enzo, to the floor, and then to the window through which I could see Lori and Jessica, still locked in a tight hug. Jessica was grinning, her face as bright and vibrant as ever. Even though her hair was shaved, she still looked just as beautiful as always.

"I... Um.." I stammered, unsure of how to start.

It was clear that Enzo had caught on to what happened, and I knew it would come to this. But at the same time, I hadn't prepared myself for this moment.

Claiming someone was a big deal. We made a promise when we turned the hockey team into werewolves that we would only do it in circumstances in which the recipient could consent, but Jessica had been in a coma when I did it.

But what else was I to do? My healing didn't work on her. Hell, I didn't even think that the Claiming ritual had worked.

"Nina," Enzo pressed, taking a step closer to me. "Just tell me. Did you or did you not have something to do with Jessica's 'miraculous' recovery?"

I took a deep breath, realizing that there was no getting out of this. I had to tell him the truth; as my husband and the father of my child, he deserved to know.

"Okay," I finally said, running a hand through my hair. "Last night, I came here and performed a Claiming ceremony on Jessica."

intensified. "You're kidding," he hissed quietly. "Nina, why didn't you tell me? You told me that you were

I thought it didn't work. And I swear, it really didn't work." I slowly lifted my gaze to meet Enzo's. "At least, that was what I thought. But apparently it

might not react well to this news, but I had been desperate to save my friend. And last night, after finding out that she was close to death, I felt

said, my voice trembling. "But she's

hand through his curly brown hair, clearly conflicted. "Nina," he said with a soft sigh, obviously choosing his words carefully, "I understand. But it's not just

what he meant. "What do you mean? I'm fine.

gaze fixed on the floor. "Listen,. Nina... When a pregnant woman with the Claiming ability performs a Claiming ceremony during her pregnancy, it can have certain...

sank as his words registered. "Consequences?" I repeated, my

but it's a possibility: the

of such a thing before. The realization hit me like a

I stammered, tears welling up in my eyes. "I had no idea this could happen. When my healing ability didn't work, this seemed like the only other

tried to heal

me there are consequences for that,

looked worried. "No. But I wish that you had just told me. I had to call Luke

call you sooner. But I was preoccupied. I thought my best friend was going to

still a hint of pain in his gaze. "I know," he said. " And I'm glad Jessica is alive. But it's a matter of principle, Nina. You

asked. "What

information about Edward out of Luke? That you tried to keep it from me? Or maybe that

sink. He was right; I had done all of