My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0733

Nina

"Ouch. Shit."

Matt winced as I dabbed at his bloody nose. He must have burst a small blood vessel during the training, because he had suddenly begun gushing out of nowhere. And although he was on the mend following Enzo's outburst the other day, he was clearly still in a good amount of pain.

"Sorry. I'm almost done," I said gently as I worked.

"Take your time." Matt swallowed and gripped the edge of the wooden stool he was sitting on. Here, perched on the stool with me standing in front of him, we were eye level-maybe even for the first time since we had met. "Hey," he said as I worked on his nose. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure. What's up?"

Matt paused before continuing. "You and Enzo... How are you guys doing?"

I stopped dabbing at his bloody nose and leaned back to look at him. "Are you referring to-"

notice that you two seem to be a

obvious, huh?" I laughed slightly as Matt nodded, and I tossed some

I shrugged. "It's been... weird," I admitted slowly. "That place-Mila's so-called 'palace'- was a living

leaned forward, letting me continue to work on his nose. "I tried talking to him during the run, but

the thing," I said. "He keeps talking about how he wants Mila dead, how he won't rest until she is.

softly.

the baby has made him more protective, more... aggressive. Maybe, being in that situation, something snapped. I don't

cloud my vision. I quickly turned away and bit my lower

hand shot out and

him, and his eyes were

he said. "Both of you. I'm your friend. And if you want me

Matt. I appreciate it. But really, we're fine," I said. "I know what you're thinking, about Enzo's anger outbursts. But

and released my hand, leaning back. "Good. I

smile a bit, and I leaned forward and hugged him. He stiffened for a moment, then hugged me back gently for a

thank-you, Matt stood and returned to the others. I watched