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.

story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the matter and get back to you as soon as

picking my bag up off of the floor. My decision had already been made; I

entire 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

goodbye, Tim," I said stiffly, "I can't continue to work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my

that he didn't want me to go, but neither of us

go, Enzo," he said. "You could have been a great asset to

against the sudden sting in my eyes and shook

from the future of my career;

I was stuck here in this city, just yearning

bar sat nearly empty save a few other early afternoon patrons perched

Perfect.

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