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.

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

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

at home in Mountainview, with my pregnant wife.

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

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

"You could have been a great asset

eyes and

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

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

bar sat nearly empty save a 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