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.

back down onto my stool. "You've got

of relief, she perched on the stool beside me. I studied her face, searching for any

I urged, folding my arms across my chest. "Clock's

what I did the last time you were here, the way that I tried to force myself on you, the way I threatened you,

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

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 anger in

mind, I thought we clicked. Then, I saw how happy you are with your wife and part of me wanted to destroy

to hear about your divorce," I

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 really do plan on making it up

was still staring down at her ring, a sad look in

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

eyes widened. "You

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

don't quit. The team loves you. And I can tell how much you love this

Yes, it was true; I did love 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 couldn't work alongside Mila, no matter

matter-of-factly, "What's done is done. I need to be at

I nodded, she made one last desperate appeal. "I'll resign instead, if that helps!

words, although shocking, did nothing to change my mind. "No need," I said. "I've made up my mind." She pressed her lips together and asked quietly, "Well then... Mind if I buy

in my hands. The Idea of taking a drink from Mila, after what she had done,

bartender prepare it. That way, I'd

said. "I guess I