The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: She’s Similar to You

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Evelyn’s POV

“They invited us to join them on Thursday,” I confirmed, watching Taric’s face. How should we handle it? They’re not hiding their werewolf scent on campus. Where will your team position for surveillance?”

Taric’s mouth curved slightly upward. We’d reached an understanding without wels – I’d attend, and they’d watch from the shadows.

“We need a cover story for royal Sentinels in this area,” he said. “We’ll spread word we’re recruiting and forming new teams – explains our scent traces in the

forest. If we need to interact, pretend you don’t know us. Match the rogues’ reactions.”

“Sounds workable,” Aria said, turning to me with a grin. “Now let’s see what Robelt actually wrote.” She reached for my phone, but I swatted her hand away.

“I really need a better password,” I grumbled while checking his message.

*Please, cracking your password would be nothing,” she smirked. “Just for research purposes, of course.”

“You sound just like Nadia now,” I laughed, then read aloud: “He says to meet at the school gate, follow their running path ‘like old friends’ for about five miles, then change clothes for ‘real wolf training.””

Before Taric could respond, Aria jumped in.

“He mentioned bringing a backpack and offered to ‘hold your clothes’ while you’re in wolf form,” she wiggled her eyebrows. ‘Obviously fishing for a peek.”

“Not happening. We can both shift with clothes intact, remember?”

She laughed. “That’s actually kind of cute. Acting gentlemanly while being just another horny college guy.”

Someone cleared their throat. We looked up to find Taric watching us with forced patience.

“If you’re done analyzing,” he said, “I’m not sure you should reveal your ability to shift with clothes intact.”

‘I’d never expose that capability to strangers,” I replied seriously. “Those guys have suspicious backgrounds. The risk is too high without backup. If your team could infiltrate or if Alistair and Rowan were here, maybe. But they’re not, no way. Aria and I will shift with clothes on, and if anyone asks, we ll say

it’s pack tradition.”

That Peter guy gave me weird vibes. My gut said keep my distance, and I trust my instincts.

Taric studied me for a moment, then simply nodded.

I agree with your judgment,” he said. “Try keeping conversation flowing natural Any detail could matter. Seemingly trivial information might be crucial. What’s your plan for tonight?”

‘Homework, Aria and I said together.

“Gotta maintain my model student image,’ I added. ‘Makes professors more willing to share. Especially my ecology professor something’s off about him. From his clothes and scent, he spends nearly all his free time in these forests. Mht know something valuable. Our classes start late tomorrow, so we ll run before training.”

Taric nodded and headed for the door. “We’ll coordinate patrols and bring dinner ater to discuss details. He left with the other Sentinels.

I walked to the couch and sat beside Conrad, leaning gently on his shoulder. He barely spoken since we arrived, lost in his thoughts.

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“Want some tea, or something else?’ Aria asked.

“Whatever, but I need a clear head, Conrad said quietly. “If I start drinking, I might not stop.”

Aria nodded and disappeared into the kitchen.

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“Want to go outside and train?” I looked up at Conrad. “Physical exertion always helps me when I’m down.”

Conrad gave a soft laugh. “Good idea. Might help me sleep, or at least calm down enough to rest. My wolf won’t let me relax until we find her.”

How long have you and Mia been together?” I asked, hoping to distract him from his worry.

Too long, he sighed. “Her coven settled near my home. I caught her scent on my eighteenth birthday while she was doing magic in the woods between our properties. Witches come of age at eighteen too when their full magical potential manifests. Interestingly, she’s similar to you, showing extraordinary abilities earlier than anyone on record.”

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“Similar to me?” We walked outside to a small clearing at the forest’s edge.

Alpha King Nathan and Adam Alpha have been watching you closely, Conrad explained, “especially after what happened during your birth. Once they pieced together your lineage, they monitored your situation carefully. I only learned about this recently, and there’s clearly much I don’t know. I’m not sure what

your special abilities are exactly, but I noticed your uniqueness during selection.

“The problem is, I knew nothing about any of this until last year, I shook my head. “Everyone just wants to protect me because I’m small – *

“Let me stop you there, Conrad interrupted. “When people first see you – small, quiet, seemingly easy to bully – the instinct to protect you is almost

irresistible.”

His words triggered my annoyance. I lunged at him, trying to sweep his legs. Though I missed, I landed a punch on his inner thigh that briefly threw him off

balance.

“What bugs me isn’t strangers having that reaction,” I said, frustration edging my voice. “It’s people who train with me daily and know what I can do, yet still treat me like I’m made of glass. That’s what pisses me off.”

“Maybe,” he said thoughtfully, “it’s like how I feel about Mia. They see your abilities and acknowledge your strength, but can’t bear seeing you hurt. That doesn’t mean they underestimate you.” He reached to grab me, but I ducked and id between his legs.?

‘And you use your size to your advantage. Aria’s just as charming, more outgoing even, yet those boys approached you the small, quiet, non-threatening girl. You look harmless until you knock someone out with your pinky finger.”

We continued our half-training, half-play sparring until I kicked the back of his kee, causing us both to fall. Our session intensified until we were sweaty, breathing hard, and dirt-covered, but smiling with released tension.

“Time to wrap it up, Taric appeared nearby. “Evelyn needs to eat and finish homework for her student image. And deal with that boyfriend situation.”

His words distracted Conrad just long enough for me to flip him.

“What boyfriend? I don’t have a boyfriend!” I protested, brushing hair from my falle.

“The constant notifications lighting up your phone suggest otherwise, Taric rais an eyebrow. “Atia’s been eyeing it for an hour. Better handle it before she answers for you.”

I pushed Conrad off and ran toward the house, both men laughing behind me. Inde, I grabbed my phone just as Aria was reaching for it, screen lighting up with another message.

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‘Don’t touch it, I warned, laughing.

You have no idea how torturous this is, she groaned dramatically. I shouldn’t ok, but my nosiness can’t resist.”

“Are you really that desperate for drama?’ I teased.

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“Drama I’ve got plenty of,” she sighed. “Maybe it’s an existential crisis. But who knows? Feelings are complicated. Her expression turned serious. ‘Honestly, I think these guys are definitely connected to the disappearances. And just sittingere doing schoolwork is boring I want to make progress on the investigation. She made a face, and we both burst out laughing.

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Alright, what did he actually say?*

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The Lightning Wolf Chronicles

Chapter 121: Why Choose Us

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Evelyn’s POV

I moved to the corner of the room to check my messages privately. Whatever Robert sent, I’d rather not have an audience.

His texts detailed plans for the forest bonfire and asked about food preferences. The final message seemed apologetic for possibly bothering me.

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