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.

staring vacantly at the paperwork on his desk. "Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate

my head. I stood, picking my bag up off of the floor. My decision had already been made; I had told my story, and I

anything, this entire experience had just taught me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview, with my

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

sorrow etched across his features. It was clear that he didn't want me to go, but neither of

he said. "You could have

sudden sting in my eyes and shook

turned and walked away from the future of my career; for now,

I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for home. I needed a stiff drink and some time to process before returning home to Nina

few other early afternoon patrons perched on

Perfect.

the barstool furthest from the entrance and ordered a double bourbon, neat. The bartender placed the glass down without a word. I