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-"

I can't help but notice that you two seem to be a little tense around each

slightly as Matt nodded, and I tossed some of the bloodied tissues into the nearby trash

weird," I admitted slowly. "That place-Mila's so-called 'palace'- was a living nightmare. Enzo was put through more torture than I was. So

his nose. "I tried talking

how he won't

softly.

the baby has made him more protective, more... aggressive. Maybe, being in that

I spoke, tears began to cloud my vision. I quickly turned away and bit my

then, Matt's hand shot out

at him, and his eyes were nothing if

you," he said. "Both of you. I'm your friend.

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

paused for a moment, then nodded slowly and released my hand, leaning back. "Good. I just had to hear it from

Matt's words made me smile a bit, and I leaned forward and hugged him. He stiffened for a moment, then hugged me back gently

and a thank-you, Matt stood and returned to the others. I watched him go, being bolstered by his