My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 657

Chapter 0657

"Morning," I said, pulling back a bit to look at him.

He blinked, clearly having been pulled out of a deep train of thought, and offered me a tense smile. "Morning. Sleep well?"

"Mhm. Did you make your call yet?" I asked as I walked around the counter to turn on the electric kettle.

His eyes followed me as I moved. "I, uh... I did make the call," he said, his voice carrying a hint of something that I couldn't quite place.

I leaned against the counter, my heart racing slightly. "Well, how did it go?" I asked tentatively. "What did Tim say when you told him about what Mila had done? I hope he was supportive."

Enzo shifted uncomfortably, avoiding my gaze. "I... I couldn't do it," he admitted sheepishly. "Right when I was about to tell him, Mila and the whole team came in."

ask Tim to speak privately, then?" I asked,

his tousled, curly brown hair. "I just... I think it might be best to talk to Tim in person about this," he said, looking at me with a

need to explain," I said, reaching

let out a breath that I don't think either of us knew he was

situation with Enzo and Mila, I nodded, a smile spreading across my face. "I'm over

Enzo grinned. "Me too."

prepared to leave for the doctor's appointment. The ride there was quiet, both of us lost in our own thoughts. I kept thinking back

with one hand on the steering wheel, I felt my heart twist in my chest. His jaw was clenching and

and besides: we had our baby's heartbeat to look forward

with partners, others alone. I checked in, filling out the paperwork, my hand unconsciously

Enzo took the clipboard from me and returned it to the receptionist. I glanced around as he walked away, observing the

belly as they

as he returned. He sat back down beside me, wrapping his strong arm around me and

soon," I said, using our Mindlink to speak as I