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.

down onto my stool.

she perched on the stool beside me. I studied her face, searching for any sign of insincerity. But her striking

on," I urged, folding my

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

you, Mila," I growled. "And unless you've got an actual explanation for why

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 anger

met my gaze squarely then. "I guess, in my mind, I thought we clicked. Then, I saw how happy you are with your wife and part of me wanted to

hear about your divorce," I said

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 feelings. Again,

ring, a sad look in her eyes. In that moment,

I wish you the best in working through everything. But there's no need to 'make it up to

her eyes widened. "You quit?" she breathed. "Tim didn't

Mountainview," I said.

her eyes misting over, "please don't quit. The team loves you. And I can tell how much you

it was true; I did love that job, and the team loved me.

I

for this." When I nodded, she made one last desperate appeal. "I'll resign instead, if that helps! The team needs you here. They

change my mind. "No need," I said. "I've made up my mind." She pressed her lips together and asked

I hadn't realized I was still holding in my hands. The Idea of

could just watch the bartender prepare it.

finally said. "I guess I