The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Too Bad I Missed That Spectacular Moment

Evelyn’s POV

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Robert straightened up, rubbing his cheek where I’d hit him. His eyes flashed with a mix of anger and surprise.

“My mother died giving birth to me,” I said, my voice shaking. “My birthday has never been a celebration – just a reminder of loss. Don’t twist my friends kindness into something it’s not.” I touched the gemstone necklace. “This represents all my friends, not just one person. Each stone shows that even when we’re apart, they remember me. The bracelet continues that tradition.” I stepped back, glaring at him. “So before you make stupid accusations, get your facts

straight.”

“Evelyn, wait!” he called as I walked away. “I didn’t mean –

I ignored him and kept walking. Once out of sight, I felt my wolf stirring inside me.

I’m here, she soothed. Let me take over for a bit.

Why can’t the Sentinel mark block these feelings? I asked. I don’t even have real feelings for him – this was just for the mission.

Pain is part of being alive, she replied. Even Sentinels can’t escape emotions completely. Let’s run and clear our head.

I didn’t tell Taric, Conrad, or Aria what happened. Someone had clearly wanted to create drama, and they’d succeeded. Whether it was Alistair or the boys trying to drive Robert away, I felt used, and I hated it.

For the next few weeks, I kept my phone in airplane mode, only using it for musi during workouts. If anyone needed me, they could use the mind link. I sensed someone watching me from the shadows, but I never acknowledged them. At the safe house, I moved out of Aria’s room into another one, locking the door each night. I still went to class but made sure other students were always around so Robert, Brandon, and Aria couldn’t corner me.

Almost every night, I shifted and ran with Conrad following at a distance. He never bothered me, just made sure I didn’t do anything stupid. I felt both grateful and annoyed by this silent supervision.

About three weeks after the birthday disaster, Aria finally picked the lock to my mom. She tried bragging about her ‘special skills, but I wasn’t amused. I

was busy with assignments, trying to maintain some normalcy.

‘I’m really sorry,” she said from the doorway. “I didn’t think it would blow up like that.”

‘So you were part of this plan?” I put down my pen, voice sharp. “Great to know how supportive my friends are. What was the point anyway?”

‘You weren’t making progress with him,” she explained, stepping closer. “When Astair brought your gift, we thought we could use it to see if Robert really

cared about you.” Her voice got quieter as she spoke.

“Well, mission accomplished,” I laughed coldly. “He accused me of cheating, and you guys ruined what should’ve been a special gift. Did the boys know they were being used like this?”

She looked down, fidgeting with her hands.

“That’s what I figured,” I sighed. “Who exactly is ‘we’?’

“Celine and me,” she almost whispered.

“Not Alistair, Conrad, or Taric? Did Alistair even explain what this bracelet mean

“No, she admitted.

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Chapter 131: Too Bad I Missed That Spectacular Moment

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“Everything I told Robert was true, I leaned back, suddenly tired. “I hate my birthday because it’s when my father lost his mate. He never forgave me. Until last year, no one ever celebrated my birthday. It wasn’t allowed.”

I took a breath. “Before high school, it wasn’t just Acacia bullying me. My father, brother, even those future leaders all ignored me. Elliot acted like I was invisible. Getting close to me meant trouble, so no one bothered. Only Luna Isabella and Delta Griffin showed any concern, and even they had to be

secretive.”

“Nadia changed everything,” I continued. “She’d just moved to Polaris, and Milo was into her right away. He thought being nice to me would score points

with her. That’s how they found out things were worse than anyone knew.”

Last year was my first real birthday celebration. The boys gave me gifts – clothes books, and that necklace. This bracelet was supposed to continue that tradition. And you guys ruined it for some stupid mission trick.” I looked toward the window. “You can come in now. Hovering outside is pointless.”

Taric and Conrad entered, looking serious.

“So that’s why Robert showed up with a bruised face?” Conrad asked with a hint of curiosity. “And we weren’t ‘hovering.””

Thinking about the mark I’d left on Robert, I couldn’t help smiling a little.

“Too bad I missed that show,” Conrad’s lips twitched upward.

“You still need to make up with him,” Taric said bluntly. “We’ve been watching his group. He’s been hanging around the safe house almost every day, obviously checking on you. His guard is completely down – that’s a good opportunity for us.”

“So how soon do I need to play nice?” I asked, already thinking about strategy. After this, Robert would mean nothing to me. I didn’t need someone who jumped to conclusions without listening.

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