My Hockey Alpha



Chapter 0626

His curiosity piqued, Tyler nodded eagerly. "Lead the way."Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

I got up and motioned for him to follow me as we made our way towards the dense woods behind the mansion. Once we were deep enough into the forest, I stopped and turned to face Tyler. "Okay, Tyler," I said, a mischievous glint in my eyes, "you ready?"

And with that, I began to shift into my wolf form. The transformation was quick, and in a matter of seconds, I stood before him as a majestic red wolf. Tyler's eyes widened with amazement, and he took a cautious step back. "I'll never get used to that," he said, shaking his head. "It's so... freaky."

I smirked inwardly, even though I knew he couldn't see it. Then, crouching down, I motioned for him to climb on. *You want me to ride on your back or something?" he asked.

I nodded. Tyler hesitated, glancing over his shoulder as though our mom would come running at any moment. But then, seeming to come to the conclusion that it was an opportunity he simply couldn't pass up, he made his way over to me and scrambled onto my back.

Once he was securely in place with his fingers tangled through my fur, I took off running through the woods. The wind rushed past us, and Tyler let out a wild yell of excitement, his laughter echoing through the trees.

We raced through the forest, the thrill of the moment washing away Tyler's sadness-and my own reservations. It had felt like too long since I had shifted and had a good run, and the wind blowing through my fur felt like a breath of fresh air.

For a brief time, both of us were able to forget about whatever was hindering us and could instead just focus on the forest, the blue sky, and the feeling of the wind in our faces.

But all good things must come to an end, and after a while, I slowed down and returned to our starting point. Tyler hopped off my back, his face flushed with excitement.

*That was amazing, Nina!" he exclaimed, his eyes shining with joy.

I shifted back, a bit out of breath but exhilarated. "Told you," I said with a smirk. "Feel better?"

Tyler grinned and went to respond. But before he could utter any words, the sound of twigs and leaves crunching underfoot alerted both of us, and we jerked our head up to see our mother approaching.

And her face was red with fury.

"What are you two doing?" she asked.

*Shit," I whispered to myself, knowing that she'd freak out over Tyler's condition, despite his recovery. "Mom, it's not a big deal," I said, stepping forward.

"It absolutely is a big deal," she interrupted. "Tyler, get inside."

*But mom-"Tyler began.

But our mother wouldn't hear it. She shot Tyler with a warning glare, and he obeyed, stalking toward the house. We both watched his tall form disappear, the ease in his shoulders had faded once again, tuming to stiffness and anger.

"Mom, it was just a short run," I said. "Angie broke up with him, and..."

She turned her stern gaze on me, and my voice trailed off. "Nina, you need to start thinking like an adult," she hissed. "You're pregnant, and your brother is still sick. You should have asked me."

"Mom-*

"No, Nina," she hissed again. "I don't want to hear it. If you can't even be responsible with your nineteen-year-old

brother, then how can you be responsible with a... with a... baby?" she finished, gesturing toward my belly.

I gasped, clutching my belly. Before I could come up with a retort, my mother took off, following Tyler back into the house with a determined stride.

Tears came to my eyes as I watched her go. But I wasn't mad at her-how could I be? After all, maybe she was right.

Maybe I was irresponsible after all.