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.

he barely had to search, and I was grateful for it. I followed obediently, still too

longer with the mysterious woman from earlier, but was instead sipping on a martini while he watched Lori and Jessica bicker with an amused expression on his

playfully with my elbow as I approached. "So, Matt, where's your redheaded lady friend gone off to?" I teased, a mischievous glint in

stammered, "I-I don't have any lady

tone, "Don't worry, Matt. We'll find you a pretty werewolf girlfriend for the night.

"Let's not make

it was the kind of camaraderie that I cherished with my friends. The thought of having to be apart from therm for the foreseeable

gaze fixing on the magnificent charmed ceiling that resembled the night sky. "This is amazing, by the way," he said. "How did

aurora borealis dancing across the starry expanse were nothing short of breathtaking. It really did feel just like

as he waited for his drink. It takes some pretty strong spells.

wish I could do that," Lori said under her breath. "Nina, can you make me into

said, placing my finger 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 eyes widening slightly, quickly got the hint and returned

to a higher tempo, and the dance floor came alive with

in on the fun!" I exclaimed, already

and voices filling the air. It felt good

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

my friends,

sensation that sent shivers down my spine, a sensation that something was amiss. It was as if

looked up