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.

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

bar, I spotted Lori, Jessica, and Matt engaged in conversation. Matt was no longer with the mysterious woman from earlier, but was instead sipping on a

elbow as I approached. "So, Matt, where's your redheaded lady friend

crimson, and he stammered, "I-I don't

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

way to a bashful grin. "Let's not make a

couldn't help 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

continued chatting, Matt looked up, his gaze fixing on the magnificent charmed ceiling that resembled

amazing. The shifting colors of the aurora borealis dancing across the starry expanse

explained, leaning on the bar as he waited for his drink. It takes some pretty strong spells. Nina's

I could do that," Lori said under

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,

dance floor came alive with

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

voices filling the air. It felt good to just let go for a little while,

And with the baby on the way, who knew what I'd have the time and the energy for. For now, all I could do was enjoy our time together, and be glad that my friends had made it here for

with my friends, a strange

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

shake the unease that gripped me, and it intensified when I looked up and saw it-a shadowy figure far off in a dimly