My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0682

Finally, Tim let out a long sigh. "You know I'll have to look into this," he said. "I can't just take your story at face value, Enzo. And without proof..."

I studied my hands, unable to meet his pained gaze. This was just as bad as I had imagined.

"I know," I finally said. "And I don't blame you for not believing me."

"Look at me, Enzo,"

I forced myself to comply. Tim's eyes bored intensely into mine. "I want to believe you. And if this is truly what happened, I'm so very sorry."

Profound relief washed over me at his words. He wasn't being unreasonable, at least. That was all I had really hoped for.

paperwork on his desk. "Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the matter and get back to you as

picking my bag up off of the floor. My decision had

experience had just taught me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview, with my pregnant wife. The broad strides in my career could wait until a

is goodbye, Tim," I said stiffly, "I can't continue to work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my wife is pregnant. I belong with her, not a

nodded, profound sorrow etched across his features. It was clear that he didn't want me to go, but neither of us had much of a choice. He stood, extending his hand

see you go, Enzo," he said. "You

sting in my eyes and shook his

from the

day already felt endless, and now I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for

empty save a few other early afternoon patrons perched on

Perfect.

ordered a double bourbon, neat. The bartender placed the glass