My Hockey Alpha novel Chapter 488

When he was finished, my heart was in my throat.

“So you’re going into the arena anyway,” I breathed.

Enzo nodded. “While the panther and I create a distraction, you, Luke, and Tyler can join the crowd. Start spreading the word: that Mila is planning to kill everyone after the ceremony. Those who are only here out of fear and not true admiration of Mila will begin to panic, and they’ll join our side.”

“And then what?” I asked.

“Then,” Enzo explained, “we’ll evacuate as many people as possible. And the panther and I… We’ll kill Mila.”

The plan felt rushed and erratic, but it was all we had. At least there was the comfort of knowing that my father’s forces would likely arrive soon to help, and Matt and the others were waiting outside as well to help herd the evacuees toward the village.

It wouldn’t be perfect. There would likely be casualties.

But it was all we had.

Just as I was opening my mouth to say something else, though, I was suddenly startled by voices-voices that didn’t belong to Luke or Tyler.

More guards.

With my breath in my throat, I quickly grabbed my helmet off of the floor and shoved it back on, just in time before the loud grind of the chamber door swinging open caused both of us to whirl around.

But what choice did we have? If we had waited for even an hour to come here, Enzo would have become another one of Mila’s thralls, making her even stronger.

No, this was the only way.

Just as the other guard led Enzo away, though, I knew I had to do one last thing. I quickly reached out, touching Enzo’s hand. And at that moment, I felt our connection deepen, even if only for a moment, allowing me to use our Mindlink to speak with him privately.

“Wait for the signal,” I said, my voice echoing in both of our minds. “And… kill her.”