My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0684

Enzo

I was just sitting at the hotel bar, trying to smooth out my nerves before I tried calling Nina, when I suddenly felt a delicate hand on my shoulder and an all-too-familiar voice.

"Well, well... fancy meeting you here, Enzo."

I turned, and that was when I saw her: Mila.

"Mila?" I asked, jumping up without even really meaning to. "What are you doing here, in my hotel?"

She paused for a moment, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear before she took a deep breath and spoke. "Can we talk?" she asked. "I heard you came to town, and... I wanted to clear the air."

I was silent for a moment, weighing my options. My wolf bristled inside of me; a warning.

"No," I said firmly. "No, I don't want to talk. Please, just... leave me be."

But Mila was steadfast in her attempt. She took a step forward. I had nowhere to go with the bar right behind me, so I was trapped. "Please," she said softly. "Listen, Tim told me what you said, and... I realized that I was really awful for what I did. But I'd like a chance to explain."

She paused then, taking in a sharp breath as she gazed up at me. "Please," she repeated.

I stared at her for a few moments longer, unsure of what to say. Part of me wanted to tell her to buzz off, but another part of me actually wanted to hear her out. We were in a public place, after all. Maybe it would be okay to just talk to her.

sinking back down onto my

I studied her face, searching for any sign of insincerity. But her striking eyes

I urged, folding my arms

force myself on you, the way I threatened you, was awful of me." She paused, laughing wryly and licking her lips. "I'm not asking for forgiveness. But I do want to tell you how sorry

planning on forgiving you, Mila," I growled. "And unless you've got an actual explanation for why you thought it was okay to do what you did, I don't want to hear

her checks flushing a deep shade of red as she twisted a silver ring around her finger. "Okay," she whispered. "Look, I know it's no excuse, but... I just went through a bad divorce. It brought out this horrible

gaze squarely then. "I guess, in my mind, I thought we clicked. Then, I

to hear about your divorce," I said

"Thanks. It's been a nightmare. And it's no one;s fault but my own. I guess I'm still learning how to handle all these new

sad look in her eyes.

best

jerked up, and her eyes widened. "You quit?" she breathed. "Tim didn't

nodded. "I need to return to Mountainview," I said. "This isn't a

team loves you. And I can tell how much you

the back of my neck, feeling a bit uncomfortable beneath her gaze. Yes, it was true; I did love that job, and the team loved me. But it wasn't right for me. I wanted

"What's done is done. I need to

you sure about that?" she stammered. "You clearly have so much passion for this." When I nodded, she made one last desperate appeal.

I said. "I've made up my mind." She pressed

holding in my hands. The Idea of taking a drink from Mila, after what she had done, wasn't exactly tempting. But, even my wolf agreed that she seemed genuine,

prepare it. That way, I'd

I finally said. "I guess I could do that.