My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0732

Nina

For a few moments, the frenetic whirling and buzzing that I had grown so used to over the past year filled all of my senses.

But, after the briefest of moments, it was over-and I was met instead with the sound of birds chirping, fountains running, and the soft summer breeze blowing across my father's backyard.

My friends and I all stood there, our senses coming back to us. When I was oriented again, I looked up to see that my father was already standing there. He had his hands on his hips and wore a plain white t-shirt and a pair of slim -fit joggers.

"You're a little late," he said, checking his watch. "But I'll cut you all some slack on your first day."

I smiled and stepped out from partially behind Enzo. "Dad," I said, opening my arms and taking a few steps forward to hug him. "It's good to see you."

My father furrowed his brow in confusion. "Nina?" he asked. "I didn't know you were coming."

I nodded and pulled away. "Of course I came."

For a few moments, my father looked down at me with shock written across his face for reasons I couldn't quite understand. Then, with a nod, he turned to the others. "Alright," he said. "We'll be starting off with a five-mile run. I assume you all can handle it?"

The others nodded and mumbled in agreement. But as my father turned and began to lead the run, and I began to run after him, he stopped and grabbed my shoulders.

"Nina, what are you doing?"

"I mean, I probably won't be able to do the full five miles, but a little exercise would be nice-" I began, but my father cut me off.

was low so

back. "But-That's why

father ordered.

Yeah, I might not be able to

my attire; a t-shirt, leggings, and my running shoes. I came prepared for at least a little exercise,

father's estate. The others were already way ahead of us,

even Enzo stopped to look back, although he had been rather aloof lately so I didn't know if it was that

grip on my shoulders. "I'm sorry, but this sort of training is going to be too intense for

least walk

My father's voice, although not unkind, was even more firm now. His tone brooked no argument, and I was left blinking up at him with a mixture of confusion and mild annoyance. "You're the princess, Nina. And you've already put yourself in enough danger. This is where I

mouth to retort, but before I could, my father turned and ran off to join the others in their training. I watched his fading form

Princess.

keep up as well with the others as I normally could; but part of me wondered, if I hadn't been pregnant, if his response

I turned and made my way over to the garden bench.

my arms across my chest, silently stewing over

you know," she said. "You shouldn't put yourself

scoffed out loud. "You too?" I asked. "I've been feeling physically good lately, I don't see why even a hike in the woods wouldn't

have I," my wolf said gently. "But your father is right when he says that you are the princess. Maybe it's time to start

I hate when you're right," I said with a slight laugh. "But it doesn't

along with me. "I'm annoyed, too. But it doesn't hurt to listen to that old

"Yeah. I guess not."

them who was actually winded being Lori, the lone human left in the group and began their