The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16: You Guys… Really Remember?

Evelyn’s POV

I stared at the scene in front of me, completely frozen.

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My living room looked like something from a magazine. Streamers hung everywhere, silver and blue balloons bobbed near the ceiling, and

a massive banner stretched across the wall: “Happy Birthday, Evelyn.” On the dining table sat this gorgeous three-layer cake with

flickering candles.

My throat went tight. Was this actually happening?

“Hey, don’t cry on us now.” Nadia rushed over and pulled me into a hug. “Happy birthday, best friend.”

That did it. I completely lost it, burying my face in her shoulder as tears came pouring out. How long had it been since anyone

remembered my birthday?

“It’s okay,” Nadia rubbed my back. “This is supposed to be a good thing.”

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When I finally looked up, I saw everyone standing there – Alpha Adam, Luna Isabella, Delta Griffin and Diana, Gamma Thomas, and all

five boys. They were all smiling at me like this was totally normal.

Elliot stepped forward with his arms open. I didn’t hesitate.

“Happy birthday, Evie,” he whispered. “Dad took off early for work, so we had the house to ourselves.”

“You guys actually remembered?” My voice came out all shaky.

“Course I remembered. You’re my sister.”

Luna Isabella handed me a tissue. “Wipe those tears, sweetie. Today’s for celebrating.”

I tried to pull myself together, looking around at all the details. There were photos of me with the cubs posted on the walls, the table was

loaded with food I actually liked, and I could smell those Silver Pine berry scones from Wolf’s Corner.

‘When did you set all this up?”

“We’ve been planning for days,” Milo said, looking proud of himself. “Wasn’t easy keeping it secret from you.”

“Alright, Alpha Adam said warmly, “let’s get this party started. Come make a wish.”

Everyone gathered around the cake. I closed my eyes and made the simplest wish I could think of just let this feeling last.

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The second I blew out the candles, everyone started cheering. I cut the first piece and handed it to Nadia.

Thank you, I said quietly.

“Don’t be weird about it,” she laughed, taking the cake. “That’s what friends do.”

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We sat down to eat, and it was incredible. They’d made everything from scratch muffins, fruit salad, bacon, fresh orange juice. Way more

effort than anyone had ever put into anything for me.

“Present time!” Nadia announced, jumping up.

“There are presents?”

“Duh! What kind of birthday doesn’t have presents?” She dragged over a pile of wrapped boxes from the corner.

Milo went first, practically bouncing in his seat. “Hope you like it.”

I unwrapped a beautiful fountain pen – deep blue with my name engraved on it and a tiny wolf design.

“I noticed you always use that beat-up old pen for notes,” he explained. “This one’s custom-made. The ink refills itself.”

“Milo, this is way too expensive – ”

“Shut up, Tiny. Just say thanks.”

Elliot’s gift was a shoebox. Inside were brand new running shoes – silver and blue, obviously high-end stuff designed for distance running.

“You’re out there every morning,” he said. “Figured you deserved proper gear.”

I felt my eyes getting watery again. “Elliot…”

‘Don’t start crying again or you won’t be able to try them on later.”

Nadia gave me this incredibly soft hoodie in pale purple, with a little wolf embroidered on the chest,

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