The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Do You Chat Like This Often?

Evelyn’s POV

‘Ready? Luma Selena gave us a final once-over, satisfaction evident in her smile. It’s time.”

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We stepped into the hallway where Alistair and Rowan were waiting. They both straightened immediately when they saw us.

“Holy crap!” Alistair clutched his chest dramatically. “Mom, you’re killing me! The silver-blue? The way it’s styled? Evelyn, are you trying to give everyone a

heart attack? His exaggerated reaction mirrored the first time he’d seen me in aress, making me laugh despite myself. ‘Well, duty calls. Let’s get a quick

photo. At least I can complete this urgent mission.””

“What are you talking about?” I asked, still laughing.

‘That photo of you in a dress last time.” He glanced at his mother. “Luna Isabella saw it and immediately sent it to those guys back home. Now I absolutely

have to send your picture first, or they’ll be completely blindsided.” He rolled his eyes dramatically, making everyone laugh, even Luna Selena who tried to

hide her smile behind her hand.

“Why don’t we take a group shot?” Aria suggested with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “If you’ve got more people around you, maybe they won’t just stare at

Evie.”

‘Smart and terrifying at the same time,’ Alistair sighed theatrically. “But I’ll take it.”

I shook my head and moved beside him. Freya stood on my right while Aria squeezed in on Alistair’s left. Rowan hesitated nearby.

“Rowan, join them,” Alpha King Nathan called as he approached from down the hill. “Let them see Evelyn’s full security detail tonight. His hearty laugh

caught me off guard – I hadn’t seen him this relaxed in a while, making me realize how much pressure the Rogue King situation had put on him.

After taking the photo, Alistair immediately hunched over his phone to send it. Being short had its disadvantages I couldn’t see his screen, but his

practiced movements suggested he communicated with that group regularly.

“You chat with them a lot?” I asked casually. “Are you this tight with all the future leaders?”

I keep in touch with most young leaders,” Alistair said, pocketing his phone. “They’ll be running things someday, after all. But honestly, I like the Polaris

City crew the best – they never treat me like ‘the future Alpha King, just a regular friend. They focus on being good leaders while actually supporting the

kingdom. He gave me a meaningful look, ‘Plus, they have something others don

“What’s that?” I asked.

“They’ve earned your trust, cousin. He winked and turned toward the elevator.

I didn’t know how to respond. Among the guys I knew, Magnus, Lucian, Orion, Elot, and Milo were indeed among the few I didn’t dislike and even somewhat relied on

The event was more boring than I’d expected. The room full of guests felt underbeling-neither openly hostile not particularly warm. Even Stella and her followers only greeted us briefly without causing trouble. Most elders exchanged leasantries, saying they were glad td safely completed my mission. Unsure how much they knew about the actual situation, I just responded with polite tha

But some deliberately avoided looking my way the entire time, their obvious snu almost making me laugh

Their reactions are weird, Atia commented through our mind link. Either they’re putting something, or they re shocked you came back in one piece.

Why do you think that? I asked. I know the vibe is off, but why would my return surse them?

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Chapter 159: Do You Chat Like This Often?

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Think about it – if you thought the biggest threat was sent on a high-risk” mission, and someone said the problem’s handled, how would you react if that person

suddenly appeared completely fine? Atia explained.

Td observe first, trying to figure out what happened – either the plan failed or some lied, I realized.

Exactly. So they won’t be friendly or openly hostile. They’ll just watch and wait, Aria modded subtly.

Is that why Alpha King Nathan wanted me here? To see how they’d react to my retur? I’ve heard the elders have been pushing this “designated mate thing for

Alistair lately, even harder than before, I thought.

That’s what I figure. Plus with your capture and the Rogue King using witches, they’ checking all food and drinks for spells now. That’s even worse than regular

poison, Aria’s eyes flashed with concern.

Damn, I shuddered at the thought.

“You two have been mind-linking forever without sharing. Not cool,” Alistair whispered as we walked along the edge of the ballroom.

The meeting had gone smoothly, mostly focusing on pack communications. Now everyone was mingling in small groups, discussing pack security and

rebuilding alliances.

I finally met Alpha Adam and Luna Isabella, and though they couldn’t stay long, they took photos with me and promised to tell the Polaris City boys I was

doing well.

Alpha Adam clearly knew the mission details, and he said he wouldn’t tell others.

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