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.

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

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

me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview, with my pregnant wife. The broad strides

this 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 plane ride

want me to

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

sudden sting in my eyes and shook his

with that, I turned and walked away from the

I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for

a few other early afternoon patrons

Perfect.

barstool 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 in the glass, then downed it