My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0813

Enzo

"I was thinking we should have a scout set up at all times, just to make sure that we're on constant surveillance of the warehouse. Then, we can plan the entry strategy from there."

Matt leaned over the large round table, pointing at the hand-drawn map of the Schreiber warehouse and the surrounding area-courtesy of Luke and Daphne, who had taken up the mantle as Luke's second-in-command with the scouts.

"There are a few side entrances," Matt continued as we surveyed our plans. "The one on the eastern side of the building leads straight to the main area of the warehouse, from what I've gathered. If we want to go in guns blazing, that might be our best option."

I frowned, shaking my head. "Guns blazing' isn't the move here. If anyone is in there, we might be better of slipping in quietly-take them by surprise. We'll want to take at least a few men out, assuming their numbers are higher than ours, before they even notice we're there."

Suddenly, the sound of the door sliding open caused us both to look up. Nina strode in, one hand resting on her swollen belly. She paused in the doorway, glancing at the scene in front of her, before stepping in.

"How are the plans going?" she asked.

I shrugged. "As good as they could be. What are you doing here? I thought you were at yoga."

Nina seemed to tense a bit at my words. It was still strange, mixing the normalcy of prenatal yoga with the absurdity of our world. But she merely held up a paper bag and plopped it on the table.

"I picked up some muffins on the way out. Figured I'd bring them here."

but I leaned back in my chair, observing Nina as she circled around the table. I

chest tightened as I watched her. I knew she was putting on a brave face, but I could see the disappointment lingering behind her eyes whenever she was left out of a mission. Nina thrived on being in the thick of the action- having

work," she said, spinning on her heel to face us. "Let's not forget that summer's

As if I'd forget

flush against me. It was true; she was beautiful always, but even more so now with her belly full of our child. The gentle curve of her belly made her look like a fertility goddess, and the way her hips and breasts had filled out a bit made her

pressed into my chest. "Oh, please. With this giant belly of mine? He's flattering

"Shame, Enzo.

"Like you

looked away, his mouth full of muffin. I knew he was picturing Daphne-the fascinating little bird shifter who had somehow slipped into our friend group, our pack, and his heart over the

forehead before reluctantly letting her go. "I'll

over her shoulder as she headed out. "It's

was

muttered under

high alert for any sound, any movement. Matt and I,

I hissed, not even daring

out a small curse under his breath. "You think they ditched?"

shook my head. "I

to tick by, the warehouse remained eerily still and silent as ever. My skin was practically crawling with unease by the time the sky began to lighten, the very first tendrils

this was our window-it was now or never if we wanted the element of surprise, assuming they were even in there. Flashing a series of hand signals to the others, I led the charge toward the

our footsteps not making so much as a whisper on the ground. Matt and I locked our gazes

furrowed my brow, feeling my wolf bristle with anticipation