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.

to search, and I was

no longer with the mysterious woman from earlier, but was instead sipping on a martini while he watched Lori

I approached. "So, Matt, where's your redheaded

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

conspiratorial tone, "Don't worry, Matt. We'll find

his embarrassment slowly giving way to a bashful grin. "Let's not make a big deal out of this," he replied,

that I cherished with my friends.

that resembled

ceiling and 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 just like we were in a

his drink. It takes some pretty strong spells. Nina's

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

who was watching. And

higher tempo, and the dance floor came alive with energetic, younger partygoers. The rhythm was infectious,

in on the fun!" I exclaimed, already moving

Enzo, and Matt followed suit, and soon we were all swept up in the lively atmosphere, our laughter and voices filling the air. It felt good to just let go for a little while, just like all of the nights we had spent dancing

like this, because we wouldn't get to see each other so easily between realms. 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

my friends, a strange feeling began to wash over

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

I looked up and saw it-a