My Hockey Alpha



Chapter 0598

Nina

As I watched Enzo walk away, his figure retreating down the hospital corridor, a pang of guilt gnawed at my insides.

I knew that I had caused this rift between us with my impulsive decision to perform the Claiming ceremony on Jessica without consulting him. It wasn't like me to keep secrets from Enzo, and it hurt to see him so perturbed.

But at the same time, it also wasn't like him to react like this. My mind kept flickering back to the bruises on his wrist earlier, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was being entirely truthful with me. Was he projecting something onto me, maybe?

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, feeling the weight of the situation like a hundred pounds on my shoulders.

But right now, my concern wasn't whether or not he was keeping something from me; it was the fact that, if he was right about the risks of the Claiming ceremony, my baby could be in even more trouble.

Enzo had every right to be concerned, especially since my actions could potentially impact our unborn child. The consequences of performing the ceremony during pregnancy were a heavy burden to bear, and he was right; I should have told him about my intentions.

My gaze shifted to the window where Lori and Jessica were still wrapped in an emotional reunion.

Jessica's recovery was nothing short of miraculous, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and guilt. I had saved my friend's life, but at what cost?

Since Lori and Jessica were occupied, I decided to slip away for a moment and headed to the nearby bathroom. The cool water splashing on my face was a welcome sensation, but it did little to ease the thoughts whirling around my head.

As I leaned against the sink, I found myself having a silent conversation with my wolf.

"Something is wrong with Enzo," she said, sounding perturbed. "I can sense it."

"I know," I replied. "But whatever it is, work-related or not, he'll tell me in his own time. Right now isn't the best time to be prying for information."

"You're right," she answered. "But let's stay vigilant."

"I will. Trust me."

With a final glance at my reflection in the bathroom mirror, I straightened up and exited the restroom.

As I walked back toward Lori and Jessica, my thoughts lingered on Enzo. I knew that I needed to talk to him, to address whatever was bothering him, but it would have to wait until we were in the safety of the werewolf realm later.

Passing by the maternity ward, I couldn't resist stealing a peek through the window at all the tiny, swaddled bundles of joy. Seeing those precious infants brought a soft smile to my face, a reminder of the life growing inside of me.

I was about to continue on my way when I noticed a man standing near the window, gazing at the newborns with a fond expression.

"Which one is yours?" he asked without tearing his gaze away from one of the bassinets.

I blinked in surprise, a bit taken aback by the question. "Oh, none of them," I replied with a small chuckle. "I'm just passing by. I am pregnant, though."Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

The man's eyes lit up with warmth, and he pointed to one of the babies. "That one's ours," he said proudly. "My

husband and I had a surrogate, and it was quite the journey, you know? Lots of emotional stress, but we're thrilled we did it. We're going to make sure the surrogate still gets to be involved in our baby's life."

I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for the man and his partner. Their journey had been filled with challenges, but their commitment to creating a loving family was evident in their words and actions.