My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0636

Nina

Enzo and I slowly pulled apart from our lingering kiss, our lips parting with a soft, shared breathlessness. It felt like the world had faded away in that moment, leaving just the two of us, lost in each other's eyes.

He placed me back on my feet, and I let out a soft breath, meeting his gaze with a smile on my lips.

"We should head back inside," Enzo said, brushing a stray strand of hair out of my face.

I nodded, trying to regain my composure after that breathtaking kiss. "Yeah, we should. I don't want our friends to think we've abandoned them."

We began to head back toward the mansion, but as we did, I kept thinking about that magnificent shooting star. I was certain it was just a coincidence, but it felt so magical during that moment

"You really think she listened?" I asked, my voice barely more than a whisper.

Enzo chuckled as he looped his arm around my waist and held me close while we walked.* Maybe," he said. "Although, I've never been the biggest believer in the Moon Goddess. But hey, maybe I'll start believing if you're this into it."

"We'll see about that," I said as I glanced over my shoulder one last time. The altar was fading into the distance, and there was my little feather, gleaming in the moonlight.

As we continued, another couple walked past us; the woman had to have been at least six months pregnant, with her husband walking with his arm around her. They were headed to the altar, just like us. I couldn't help but smile.

Hand in hand, we made our way back into the lively gala. The enchanting atmosphere still surrounded us, the charmed ceiling creating an otherworldly appearance. Enzo and I scanned the packed room for our friends, but I couldn't see them through the throng.

after him. He was so much taller than me that he barely had to search, and I was grateful for it. I followed obediently, still too entranced from our visit to the altar to

and Matt engaged in conversation. Matt was no longer with the mysterious woman from earlier, but was instead sipping on a martini while he watched Lori and Jessica bicker with

elbow as I approached. "So, Matt, where's

stammered, "I-I don't have any lady friends. Just mingling,

but join in the fun. She leaned closer to Matt and said in a conspiratorial tone, "Don't

embarrassment slowly giving way to a bashful grin. "Let's not make a big

but laugh, and even Jessica joined in. The atmosphere was light, and it was the kind of camaraderie that I cherished with my friends. The thought of having to be apart from therm for the foreseeable future, stuck

that resembled the night sky. "This is amazing, by the way," he said. "How

couldn't help but agree-it was amazing. The shifting colors of the aurora borealis dancing across the starry expanse were nothing short of breathtaking. It really did feel

Enzo explained, leaning on the bar as he waited for his drink. It takes some pretty strong spells. Nina's parents must have paid a witch to do

Lori said under her breath. "Nina,

to my lips and giving Lori a warning look. Like my father had said, we never knew who was watching. And we didn't need to give away Lori's true nature tonight. Lori, her

the music picked up, shifting to a higher tempo, and the dance floor came alive with energetic,

want to join in on the fun!" I exclaimed, already moving toward the

swept up in the lively atmosphere, our laughter and voices filling the air. It felt good

baby on the way, who knew what I'd have

as I danced and laughed with my friends, a strange feeling began to

amiss. It was as if I could feel someone's eyes on me, an

when I looked