My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0598

Nina

As I watched Enzo walk away, his figure retreating down the hospital corridor, a pang of guilt gnawed at my insides.

I knew that I had caused this rift between us with my impulsive decision to perform the Claiming ceremony on Jessica without consulting him. It wasn't like me to keep secrets from Enzo, and it hurt to see him so perturbed.

But at the same time, it also wasn't like him to react like this. My mind kept flickering back to the bruises on his wrist earlier, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was being entirely truthful with me. Was he projecting something onto me, maybe?

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, feeling the weight of the situation like a hundred pounds on my shoulders.

But right now, my concern wasn't whether or not he was keeping something from me; it was the fact that, if he was right about the risks of the Claiming ceremony, my baby could be in even more trouble.

had every right to be concerned, especially since my actions could potentially impact our unborn child. The consequences of performing the ceremony during pregnancy

shifted to the window where Lori and Jessica

nothing short of miraculous, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and guilt. I had saved my friend's life, but at

The cool water splashing on my face was a welcome sensation, but it did little to ease the

leaned against the sink, I found myself having a silent conversation with my

she said, sounding perturbed.

"But whatever it is, work-related or not, he'll tell me in his own time. Right now isn't the best time to

she answered. "But

"I will. Trust me."

at my reflection in the bathroom mirror, I straightened up and

back toward Lori and Jessica, my thoughts lingered on Enzo. I knew that I needed to talk to him, to address whatever was bothering him, but it would have to wait until we were in the safety of

all the tiny, swaddled bundles of joy. Seeing those precious infants brought