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.

I growled, sinking back down onto my stool. "You've got

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

I urged, folding my arms across my chest.

nodded and drew in a breath. "Listen, I... I know that what I did the last time you were here, the way that I tried to 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

unless you've got an actual explanation for why you

whispered. "Look, I know it's

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

sorry to hear about

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, not that it's an excuse for what I did, but... I want you to know that I

look in her eyes. In that moment, I actually felt a little bit bad for

I wish you the best in working through

head jerked up, and her eyes widened.

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

Mila said, her eyes misting over, "please don't quit. The team loves

that job, and the team loved me. But it wasn't right for me. I wanted to be home, with my pregnant wife. And I

done. I need to be at home with

I nodded, she made one last desperate appeal. "I'll resign

my mind." She pressed her lips together and asked quietly, "Well then... Mind

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

watch the bartender prepare it. That way, I'd know

"I guess I could