My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0808

Nina

The letter crinkled in Enzo's hands as he held it out for me. I took it, my hand already shaking even though I didn't know what was inside.

"More bad news?" I murmured, slowly lifting my gaze to meet Enzo's. "I can't handle any more bad news."

Enzo shook his head. "No. Just read it."

Carefully, I unfolded the paper and began to read. I realized almost immediately what it was just upon reading the first few lines: a summons to the Alpha Council.

The council that Enzo had attended once, and never again.

A thick knot instantly formed in the pit of my stomach as the meaning behind the letter sank in. The entire realm knew about my father's passing, and although I hadn't had my coronation yet, news had spread like wildfire that the Alpha King's daughter would take his place.

felt overwhelmingly, paralyzingly real in a way it hadn't quite before. This was it-my introduction to the

me to a Council meeting," I said softly,

no argument, although his gaze was

say that I wasn't ready, that we'd have to reschedule, that I'd have to return to school soon and that

simply fixed me with that steady, unwavering gaze of his, and I knew that I had no choice. Like I had promised my mother, I had to take on this role even if I wasn't ready. With a resigned sigh, I gave a solemn nod. "Alright. I'll go. But I can't promise that I'll know what the hell I'm

at the corners of Enzo's lips told me that he had expected as much. "You don't have to know

against him until I could barely breathe against his sturdy chest. For a few blissful moments, I allowed myself to sink into his embrace, drawing strength from his solid presence and

you," I

dipped his head to press a kiss to my lips. "And I'll be right by your side throughout

"You'd better."

after my father had passed, the day came. I blinked, bleary-eyed,

to your liking, my lady?" a nearby