The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: I Must Take Her Away From Here

Evelyn’s POV

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*Clean up. He wants to see you both in an hour, the guard barked, dropping a bucket of water and two ragged cloths on the floor. Water splashed across the

stone, forming small puddles.

I rattled my chains pointedly. “Kind of difficult when I can’t reach it, don’t you think?”

“Figure it out yourself, he muttered before storming out, slamming the door behind him.

I couldn’t help but laugh. Freya looked at me like I’d lost my mind.

“Sorry,” I said, trying to control my laughter. “That guy’s terrified of you. Won’t even come within three feet. Acting tough but totally scared. If it weren’t for

these chains, he’d probably piss himself just looking at us.”

Her surprise melted into a small smile. “Here we are, chained up in this hellhole, and we’re mocking the guards. What does that say about us?”

“That they needed tricks and wolfsbane to catch us,” I replied, staring at the ceiling. “In a fair fight, they wouldn’t stand a chance.”

“You fight well? She seemed genuinely curious.

‘It’s the one thing I know I’m good at,” I admitted. “Years of training plus some natural talent. Not much can take me down unless they use dirty tricks or

gang up on me.”

After examining our chains, Freya explained they were connected to the same system. We each stretched out a leg, struggling to drag the bucket within

reach.

‘What did he mean by ‘get ready?” I asked, splashing water on my face.

Freya paused, her expression darkening. “Brandon’s coming.”

‘And?’ I frowned, already dreading her answer.

“There’s only one reason they keep us here, Evelyn,’ she said quietly. “They want heirs, and we’re their chosen ‘vessels’.”

‘What?’ I stared at her, my stomach turning.

The door swung open before she could answer. Brandon strolled in, his smile making my skin crawl.

“My little treasures,’ he said, his tone falsely pleasant while his eyes remained co. ‘Dear Freya, such a shame you couldn’t give me what I wanted. Still, you’re too pretty to dispose of just yet.” He glanced at me. ‘Why not show Evelyn what her future holds?”

Freya’s face went blank, her body rigid. Only her slow, controlled breathing show she was still conscious.

“What exactly are you planning to do?’ I fought to keep my voice steady despite the panic rising in my chest.

Ive already told you,” Brandon’s voice dropped to a whisper. I need an heir. Thought lovely Freya would give me one, but she can’t. Now we’ll see if you

can do better.”

He approached Freya with predatory movements. I couldn’t believe what was happening. This man viewed women as nothing but tools for his sick ambitions.

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Chapter 144: I Must Take Her Away From Here

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When Brandon began assaulting Freya, I tried to look away, but one of his men gbbed my head, forcing me to watch. Freya maintained a heartbreaking silence, only occasional trembles revealing her suffering.

‘Eyes open, Evelyn!” Brandon commanded. ‘Or I’ll let every warrior here have her and they won’t be as gentle as I am.”

A stifled sob escaped Freya’s lips. I couldn’t let her face this alone. If she’d been here over a year, she’d endured countless such torments. I met her eyes, trying to convey what little strength I could. Her gaze held despair and sorrow, but not surrender.

I silently vowed to get her out of this hellhole, and to make Brandon pay.

After what felt like hours, Brandon finally stopped. Freya lay nearly motionless on the ground.

He adjusted his clothes and walked toward me, running his knuckles across my cheek in a possessive gesture. “Soon, my Luna, you’ll experience this ‘pleasure’ too. My warriors were too rough when they caught you. I’ll let you heal before I take you those bruises don’t exactly excite me. His gaze moved between us. “Though I did enjoy how you two supported each other. We should use that next time.”

He turned and left with his warriors, the door slamming behind them.

I immediately moved as close to Freya as my chains allowed. “Hey,” I whispered, ying to steady my voice. “Are you okay? Can I help?”

She turned slowly, tears silently streaming down her face. Her eyes held pain beynd description. If it had been me, I might have completely broken.

“That was his gentle behavior,” she said hoarsely. “He’s trying to impress you. Usually there are whips and… other things. He likes it rough, so this,” she

waved weakly, “was nothing.”

“What?” I couldn’t hide my fear. “I’ve been through abuse before, but never… that kind.”

Of all the hardships I’d endured, I wasn’t sure I could survive this. My sadness and fear quickly hardened into rage. I was furious that Brandon would violate something that should be sacred, furious that he made me fear intimacy.

Freya soon fell into troubled sleep. Shortly after, another warrior entered. I retreed to the wall, curling up tightly.

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