The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114: That Process Was Truly Terrifying

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Evelyn’s POV

We examined our new Sentinel marks, both moon-shaped but wildly different in details. Aria’s featured graceful, intertwining curves while mine was all sharp angles and bold lines – perfectly matching my warrior identity. Surrounding both marks were tiny runes or text, too small to read.

‘Weird, I said, tilting my wrist. “Same tool, completely different results.”

I barely remember anything after it started,’ Aria frowned, voice raspy. “You?”

“More than you, since you went first.” I swallowed painfully. “After the hot metal touched my skin, everything blurred except for this strange voice in my

head.”

“Feel any different?” She winced, rotating her stiff shoulders.

“Like my body’s filled with lead. Every movement takes ridiculous effort.” I squinted against the dim light. “What do you think was in all those materials she

used?

“No clue, but whatever it was knocked us flat. Aria massaged her temples. “I need water and about twelve more hours of sleep. Where’d they go anyway –

the witch and Conrad?”

“No idea.” The basement held only us now. “She warned we’d be weak afterward. Weak’ is putting it mildly – I can barely string thoughts together.”

“Let’s get some water,” Aria groaned, using the wall to pull herself up. “I couldn’t fight off a squirrel right now.”

She offered her hand and we supported each other up the stairs, stumbling toward the kitchen. After downing a glass each, we grabbed refills and dragged ourselves to our bedroom, collapsing onto our beds.

“Glad it’s not just me,” Aria mumbled. “That process was seriously terrifying.”

I managed a weak laugh. “Tell me about it. Let’s talk when we can actually function.” With that, I rolled over and immediately plunged into black, dreamless

sleep.

When I finally surfaced, I couldn’t move. My body felt trapped under invisible weight, even opening my eyes required enormous effort. This wasn’t normal

exhaustion.

“Aria?” I croaked, barely recognizing my own voice.

“Hmm? She sounded equally wrecked.

“What’s happening to us? I tried turning my head, but my vision remained frusttingly blurry. I can barely move.”

Seems like these marks came with a hell of a price tag,’ she answered weakly.

I rubbed my temples, trying to ease the stabbing pain. Remind me not to rush o magical body modification again. Even this tiny bit of light is killing my

head.’

You okay? I’ve been trying to reach you forever! My wolf’s anxious voice suddenly peared in my mind

I’m alive, just feel like garbage. What do you mean by “forever”?

Our connection nearly broke. I could tell you weren’t in danger, but I couldn’t talk tou – for days.

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Chapter 114: That Process Was Truly Terrifying

Days? The information shocked me. We’ve been out for days?

Not sure exactly how long, but definitely not just a few hours.

“Aria,” I redirected my focus, “can you connect with your wolf?”

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Barely. Everything’s fuzzy, like something’s blocking us.” She shifted uncomfortably. “Yours?”

“Same. According to my wolf, we’ve been unconscious for days.” I tried organizing my scattered thoughts. “Nobody mentioned the mark would mess with our

wolf connection.”

‘Or that we’d feel like we got hit by a freight train,” she added with a bitter smile. It’s like the worst hangover imaginable without the fun part beforehand.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Never been drunk, but that sounds awful.’

“Seriously?” Aria’s eyes widened. “You’ve never let loose even a little? We definitely need to fix that. Every teenager deserves some fun.”

“I’m only sixteen,” I reminded her. “And honestly, after seeing Elliot and the guys drunk, I’m not exactly inspired to follow their example.”

“You don’t have to go blackout,” she explained. “Just enough to relax and blend in at social stuff. Sophia would back me up on this.

I rolled my eyes, knowing she was right. Since arriving at the training center, Sophia had constantly tried dragging me to “normal teenage activities,”

insisting I needed to learn how to relax and stop trying to control everything.

*Before college parties, Aria continued, “you should figure out your alcohol tolerance. Otherwise, you’ll pass out after one drink and become everyone’s

favorite joke.”

“I’m not that fragile, I protested. “Why can’t I just be the designated sober friend who makes sure everyone gets home alive?”

“Because you can’t always be the observer,” her tone turned serious. “From a mission perspective, sometimes you need to blend in. If you’re clueless about alcohol, you could blow your cover. Knowing your limits, when to fake-sip, when to switch to water – these are actual skills.”

“Fine, you win with the logic again,” I conceded. “Strategically, it makes sense.”

“Exactly,” she said triumphantly. “You don’t need to become a drinking champion just understand the basics so nobody can slip something in your drink without you noticing. Especially important for us girls.”

Alright, I surrender.” I suddenly raised my voice. “Conrad!”

“What the hell?” Aria jumped at my outburst. “Why are you yelling?”

Since we’re stuck in this blizzard anyway, might as well start your education pla now, I suggested half-jokingly.

The door burst open as Conrad rushed in, face tense and alert. “What happened? Hou two okay? His eyes scanned the room for threats.

“We just underwent magical branding that feels like being chased by wolves all d before hitting a brick wall,” I replied dryly. “How good could we be?”

‘Jesus,’ he exhaled, pressing a hand to his chest. Don’t scare me like that. I thought someone had found your hiding place.”

He didn’t enter the room, just leaned against the doorframe with his eyes closed rying to steady his breathing

‘After all this pain, we need something to take the edge off,” Aria said, eyeing him “Like maybe a drink? Also, what did you mean by found? Is someone. looking for us?”

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