My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0767

Somehow, though, an idea came to mind. Before, it had been so sudden and horrific; but maybe if I could meet my opponent first, get a feel for whoever I would be fighting, it wouldn't be so bad.

Right?

"Alright," I finally agreed, albeit hesitantly. "But first, I want to meet my opponent."

Mila blinked at me in surprise for several long moments, clearly not having expected that suggestion. And at first, I thought she might refuse. But then, her perfectly sculpted lips curved into a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Unconventional, but I'll allow it," she said cooly, standing and smoothing down her silken dress. "Get dressed. I'll take you there now."

Mila led me down a dimly lit corridor, the torches casting eerie reflections along the smooth and shiny obsidian walls. I walked behind her, my breaths the only sound filling the space aside from that of her silk skirts rustling. Finally, we reached a heavy wooden door, and Mila pulled it open with ease. "After you," she said, gesturing for me to walk in. I gave her a curt nod and walked past her to find a row of cells: silver bars lined each cell, much like the ones that I had been kept in back before I was a believer.

But this place was different. It was more dark, more dank, and the scent of warm musk filled the air.

make out in the

would come, even if I had tried. I was too stunned by the scene around me, by the huddled masses and quiet whimpers. It quickly became obvious

This was

are," Mila said calmly, gesturing to one larger cell at the end. "Your

in. And from that moment on, I knew

black panther paced back and forth, towering over us. Its once sleek black fur was

caught my attention-wild, feral, and greenish, with a hint of greenish foam gathering

paced, growling softly under its

This is my opponent?" I breathed, taking an instinctive step

holding me in place. "Of course," she said with a soft chuckle."

keep my appearance calm. "Nothing, I just... Is

enough of