The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128: I’m Quite Complex Myself

Evelyn’s POV

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“No mate,” I said, shaking my head. ‘It’s complicated, and I’m pretty complex my If.

‘Complicated how? His voice remained cautious, though curiosity flickered in his eyes. The forest breeze stirred my half-dried hair, sending a slight chill across my skin.

Robert, how old are you exactly?”

“Mid-twenties,” he answered, frowning. “What’s that got to do with whether you’re taken?”

Instead of answering directly, I continued: “Do you have any siblings? A sister, maybe?”

“I have a sister,” he said impatiently. “Where are you going with this?”

“Bear with me,” I said, twirling a damp strand of hair while figuring how to get him to lower his guard. ‘Say your sister was only 15, but super smart so she

started university early. A few weeks in, you find out she’s getting close with some guy in his twenties. What would you do?”

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“Make sure that guy learned what boundaries are,” he answered instantly, his eyes hardening. “Probably not very nicely.”

I just looked at him silently, waiting. After a moment, understanding dawned on His face and the color drained from it.

“Shit,” he swallowed. “You’re serious? If that’s true, I’m screwed. Someone’s watching us right now, aren’t they?”

Of course there is, punk, Taric growled through our mental link. Though you’re slightly smarter than I expected.

I kept my expression neutral. “Nobody’s gonna jump out and beat you up. But yeah, I’m clueless about this stuff. High school was too easy; I finished everything early. Aria was already studying here, so I asked to join her. Conrad agreed since we were moving anyway.”

“What about your brother?” Wariness flashed in his eyes. “I thought it was just you and Aria.”

He’s technically my best friend’s boyfriend,’ I explained. “But he’s known me since I was little, so he’s like a brother. It’s her birthday today, and when I called, he overheard me mention running with college guys. He freaked out, almost ordered me to come back. I hate being told what to do, so I hit the training area where innocent people wouldn’t get hurt.”

“So you’re way younger than me but taking the same classes?’ Ile seemed to be cessing this. No wonder you’re weird about the age gap. Does this brother have feelings for you beyond brotherly stuff?”

“Definitely not,” I said firmly. “You should see him with my friend. The age gap it an issue with schoolwork I can handle that fine. It’s the difference in life experience that’s obvious. For me, relationships are still just theory, which makes me nervous

He exhaled deeply. “You’re unlike any girl I’ve ever met. I get why you’re hesitant especially when this is all new to you. He took my hand slowly, carefully.

To anyone watching, this might have looked touching, but I felt nothing. The Senel mark had definitely cut off eontional connections. I felt guilty that this guy was showing patience I couldn t genuinely appreciate.

I just believe in destined mates, I said softly. Getting close to someone only tend out they re not your mate huits both people. It’s confusing. Sorry for the mixed signals I really don’t know how to handle this.

Some older werewolves passed through, nodding politely Silence stretched between us. I took the moment to look around spring had crept into the woodland, and sunlight sparkled on the distant lake. My mind wandered to Polar City, to breakfasts with Luna Isabella, to joking around with the guys at

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Chapter 128: I’m Quite Complex Myself

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I closed my eyes and breathed deeply, letting forest scents fill my lungs, briefly losing myself in memories.

‘Why do you look so beautiful like this?” Robert’s voice pulled me back. “You really love nature, don’t you?”

I opened my eyes, surprised. “Who wouldn’t enjoy fresh air when they’re exhausted?”

“Most people,’ he lowered his voice. “Human women never notice this stuff, and werewolf women aren’t much better. Most only connect with nature when shifting, but if they stayed in tune with their wolf like you do, they wouldn’t lose that instinct.”

‘I’m just being me, I shrugged. “When something’s beautiful, I notice it. Nothing special about that.”

‘It’s how you connect with everything,” he adjusted his position. “Makes all the difference.”

Did he just…? God. I needed to change topics fast. He kept steering us toward fluting, and I needed information, not romance.

I looked away, deliberately switching subjects. “You mentioned having a sister. How is she doing now?”

His expression instantly darkened, his body tensing. I felt guilty for being so direct, but we needed this information. I had to remember this was a mission.

“When our pack was attacked, everything went to hell,” he said, voice low and shaking. “No warning. As far as I knew, we had no enemies, not even minor disputes. My parents worked at the pack house, so we knew about leader stuff. The attackers were precise and strategic – not random at all. They knew exactly who to take out first and where to hit. I don’t remember the timeline exactly, just that I eventually found my sister in our yard.”

He paused, closing his eyes painfully. I gave him space, knowing how hard it is to revisit trauma. I touched his forearm lightly, offering silent support. He smiled faintly and took my hand.

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