My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0671

Nina

I woke up the next morning to a familiar, yet unwelcome sensation-a sharp, throbbing pain in my lower abdomen. In fact, it was the pain that woke me up from a deep sleep.

The discomfort was so intense that it felt like a tight knot had formed in my stomach, making me curl up instinctively. For a moment, I just lay there, hoping it would pass, but the pain only seemed to intensify with each passing second.

"Enzo," I groaned, nudging him gently. He was still asleep, his breathing deep and even. It took a few more nudges before he finally stirred, blinking his eyes open in confusion.

"Enzo."

"Nina? What's wrong?" he asked, his voice thick with sleep.

"I have cramps," I managed to say through gritted teeth, accompanied by a sharp wince as another wave of them washed over me. "Really bad ones."

Enzo sat up immediately, a look of concern causing his eyebrows to knit together. "Cramps? Like, stomach cramps?" he asked.

I shook my head, barely able to speak through the pain, but I managed to croak out, "My uterus."

He sat up even further, his brow now furrowed with worry as he jumped out of bed. "We should get you to the doctor," he said, already making his way across the bedroom to grab a pair of sweatpants and tug them on in one swift motion. "Now."

But my independent nature made me think otherwise.

"I'll drive myself," I said, trying to downplay my discomfort for the sake of... I don't know. My pride, maybe? "I don't want to bother you."

Enzo wouldn't have any of it. "Nina, don't be silly," he said. "You're pregnant, and I'm taking you. We can't just ignore this. We're going to the doctor."

there was no arguing with him when he was in this

to stand. The pain was making me feel lightheaded, and I leaned heavily against him as we made our

head out of her room, having heard the commotion. "Nina? Enzo?" she asked, her voice thick with sleep.

fine, mom," I lied, not wanting to worry

"Bad ones.

at my side-and she didn't leave my side, no matter how many times I tried to

her," my mother finally said once I

too much

office was a blur of discomfort and worry.

be okay, love," he kept saying, although I could tell he was trying to convince

if not more than, he

The obstetrician, once she heard about my predicament, ushered us into

problem, Nina?" she asked,

I explained, grimacing as another wave of pain hit me.

back and forth

of passion we had shared. "It

me a soft smile. "I doubt it's related," she said gently, patting my hand. "Let's do a

hand tightly. I could feel his worry radiating off him

finally said, her tone reassuring. "Heartbeat is strong, and there are no signs of distress. However, it seems like it is your endometriosis which is flaring up after all. Have you been following the prenatal yoga classes I

a twinge

help keep your pelvic floor healthy, which is crucial, especially with your condition. I strongly suggest

feeling a bit like a scolded schoolgirl.

for the pain and inflammation.

squeezed my hand. "I'll make sure she goes," he said,