The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119: They’re Completely Captivated by You

Evelyn’s POV

Walking along the campus pathway, I mentally organized everything I’d discovered today. Finding this many rogues on my first day exceeded all expectations. They’d completely blended into campus life – unusual for rogues who typically preferred isolation over mingling with humans.

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I needed to update Conrad. If Professor Daniel actually had connections to these rogues, the research station could be the key we’d been searching for. It

might even explain why so many female werewolves disappeared from this area right at the edge of Polaris City’s territory with plenty of cover.

“Hey! New girl! Wait up!”

I turned to find three guys approaching, the tallest one slightly ahead of the others. They looked like typical college students in jeans and casual tees, but

their scent gave them away immediately rogues.

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“Me?” I pointed to myself, feigning surprise.

“Yeah, you, the lead guy smiled, warm brown eyes projecting friendliness. “You’re new in Professor Daniel’s class, right? I noticed your questions.”

*First day,” I nodded, feeling my heart quicken. Not from danger but pure social anxiety. I rarely initiated conversations with strange boys – Aria usually

handled this part on our missions.

‘I’m Robert, he extended his hand with an easy smile. “These are Brandon and Peter. Your questions weren’t the usual freshman stuff. Pretty impressive.”

“Thanks,” I shook his hand. “I’m Evelyn. Always been into wildlife, especially predators.”

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“No way! What a coincidence, Robert’s eyes lit up. ‘We’re all about that too. We actually go out pretty often to track wolf packs and other predators.”

He leaned slightly closer, invading my personal space. “Man, you’re tiny! Couldn’t really tell when you were sitting down, but you look like you should still

be in high school.”

“Animals in the forest don’t care about my height,” I shrugged, trying to stay relaxed. “Only humans get hung up on stuff like that.”

Robert laughed. ‘No offense meant. It’s just an interesting contrast – you ask questions like a grad student but look like a high schooler.”

I shifted uncomfortably, wanting to find Aria but not wanting to miss potential information.

“Should probably go find my sister,” I said, gesturing vaguely behind me.

“We’ll walk with you, Robert jumped in before I could escape. ‘Your sister’s hereo? Pretty rare to see pack sisters both at this school.”

His casual mention of ‘pack’ set off alarms, but I kept my expression neutral.

‘Yeah, environmental science,’ I answered briefly, continuing to walk.

“You ask tons of questions but don’t share much yourself, huh? Robert teased, expression showing he found the challenge interesting rather than

annoying.

‘Best way to get answers is to listen, not talk,’ I replied without thinking.

“Wow, Robert’s eyebrows shot up. “A girl who looks twelve but talks like she’s sixy. Who are you, really?”

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Chapter 119: They’re Completely Captivated by You

Just as I was scrambling for a response, Aria’s voice saved me.

“Evie!” She waved, walking quickly our way. “How was your first day? She hugged me, then turned curious eyes to the guys.

‘Classmates from ecology,” I explained, nodding toward them.

Robert, he introduced himself, extending his hand to Aria. “These are Brandon and Peter.”

‘Nice meeting you guys, Aria smiled, shaking his hand. “I’m Aria, Evie’s sister.”

‘Evie? Robert laughed. “Cute nickname.”

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“You followed her all the way to the parking lot without knowing her name?” Aria asked, her tone playfully suspicious.

“Was just about to ask, Robert looked slightly embarrassed. “She keeps dodging my attempts at small talk.”

‘I prefer listening,” I repeated.

Robert’s gaze lingered on me before he seemed to make a decision. “Listen, we all have Thursday mornings free, so Thursday nights we hit the woods. Good weather means bonfires and stargazing. We go running first, then just hang out. you’re interested, I can give you my number.”

He flashed that confident smile like he knew I’d agree. Before I could respond, Ara had already snatched my phone from my pocket, unlocked it, and handed

it to him.

“What the hell?” I whispered.

He’s into you, plus he’s connected to the rogues, Aria’s voice filled my head. Perfect opportunity to get closer to our targets.

I rolled my eyes and made a dismissive noise, accidentally louder than intended. Robert paused typing and looked up.

“Problem?” he asked, suddenly uncertain. “If you don’t want my number – ”

“No issue, I laughed awkwardly. “Just my sister being nosy.” This seemed to reassure him, and he went back to typing.

“What are you putting in there?” I reached for my phone, but he held it high above my head. He laughed like a kid who’d successfully pulled a prank.

“You’ll see,” he said with an exaggerated air of mystery.

“You asked for it, Aria whispered as Brandon and Peter snickered, apparently finding my annoyance entertaining.

I took a deep breath, then made my move – grabbing Robert’s arm as leverage to propel myself up and snatch the phone from his hand. The motion was fluid and natural, looking more like playful roughhousing than a professionally executed tactic.

“Whoa!’ Robert’s eyes widened. ‘You’re quick!”

‘No big deal,’ I shrugged, glancing down to see he’d entered his number.

“So, Thursday night?’ he pressed. “Promise it’ll be fun.”

“Need to check my schedule,” I hedged. ‘I’ll think about it.”

‘Don’t think too long,” his smile remained bright. “And you’re both welcome. Mor friends means more fun.”

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