My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0801

When I was finally able to breathe properly, Enzo met my gaze. "What's going through that head of yours?" he whispered.

I shrugged. "It's just... I don't know if I can do this, Enzo," I murmured. "Taking over my dad's throne when I really want to go after him, handling people who want to kidnap my baby... not to mention having the baby itself ..." I pulled back just enough to meet his gaze, my lips trembling. "And us... I'm so glad to have you back, but I still feel so empty after..."

I trailed off, but the unspoken words hung heavy between us. He knew what I was referring to; I could see the recognition in his gaze.

Enzo's expression softened then, and he sighed, rubbing his thumb along my cheek to catch one last stray tear. "I know, Nina," he murmured. "I've felt the same way, too."

My breath hitched in my throat. "Why did you do it?" I whispered. "Did Mila make you? How much of 'Enzo' was in there when.... you rejected our bond?"

Enzo's jaw tightened, and he looked away quickly. "I, um..." He swallowed before continuing. "I was still in there, somewhat," he finally said. "But it wasn't that I wanted to do it. Not only had she poisoned my mind with her presence, but she also threatened to kill you if I didn't. And no matter how angry I was, no matter how I thought you had cheated on me, I didn't want any harm to come to you."

still

me, yes. And that part of

Enzo continued to hold me, his arms tightly wrapped around my shoulders. I bit my lip for a moment, thinking, before I tilted my

I asked.

I felt my heart sink just a bit;

he didn't say that

standing, he began to undress; he slipped his shirt off over his head, revealing his glistening muscles in the dim light. I watched, enthralled, as he removed

we stood nude in

hand, we walked

doing?" I