The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: I Won’t Let You Down

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Evelyn’s POV

Morning light crept through the gaps in the heavy curtains as I slowly opened my eyes. We’d stayed up way too late last night, and everyone was still dead

to the world.

I sat up carefully, taking in the scene. The three of us girls had somehow ended crammed onto Alistair’s huge bed – Freya and I were leaning against the

headboard on one side, while Aria was sandwiched between Rowan and Alistair. Even in sleep, those two guys never stopped being protective.

Freya looked more peaceful than I’d seen her in weeks. Sure, she still had the occasional tremor, but no screaming nightmares. Progress.

Mark and Cyrus had crashed in the armchairs by the fireplace. Even here in the castle, they stayed alert. Looking at how uncomfortable they looked, twisted up in those chairs, I felt a pang of guilt and gratitude rolled into one.

The quiet reminded me of mornings back in Polaris City. Elliot, the triplets, all my friends. Almost a year since I’d left home – I wondered how they were all

doing. They’d be coming to the training center this summer. I’d have to find a way to see them.

I slipped out of bed as quietly as possible, heading for the bathroom to wash off what was left of last night’s makeup.

The second I touched the bathroom door handle, I heard movement behind me. Mark and Cyrus, who’d looked completely out cold, now had their eyes open

and locked on me.

“Do you guys ever actually sleep?” I whispered. “I’m just washing my face.”

“Sorry, occupational hazard,” Mark rubbed his eyes. “New places make us jumpy.”

“Fair enough. I’ll be quick.”

In the bathroom mirror, I looked like I’d been through a blender. Smudged makeup, hair going in six different directions, but somehow I felt good. The warm water on my face was exactly what I needed.

When I came out, Freya was sitting on the edge of the bed, rubbing her eyes like sleepy kid.

‘Morning,” I said softly. “Sleep okay?’

‘Best I’ve had in forever.” She gave me this grateful smile that made my chest tigt. “Having you guys here… it helps.”

A knock interrupted us. Sebastian appeared with a silver tray, looking like he’d been up for hours already.

“Good morning, everyone. Alpha King Nathan and Luna Queen Selena want to se you all in the conference room in thirty minutes,” he said in that respectful way of his. ‘Breakfast is ready, and I’ve put fresh clothes in Miss Evely’s room.”

“Thanks, Sebastian, Alistair mumbled from the bed, his hair sticking up everywle. “We’ll get moving.”

Sebastian bowed and left. Time to wake everyone else.

‘Another meeting?’ Aria groaned, still half-asleep. I wanted to sleep until noon

‘Duty calls, Rowan said, patting her shoulder. Alpha Nathan wouldn’t call us in nless it was important.”

We girls headed to the next room to change while the boys got ready in Alistairs oom. Sebastian had laid out fresh Sentinel uniforms for each of us – man thought of everything.

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Chapter 161: I Won’t Let You Down

Once we were all dressed and met back in the hallway, we looked like Alistair’s personal security detail. He was the only one still in formal royal clothes

while the rest of us wore matching Sentinel gear.

“Very professional,’ Alistair nodded approvingly. “Let’s go. Don’t want to keep my father waiting.”

The conference room felt familiar now – same place where I’d called out Alpha Samuel months ago. Alpha King Nathan was already there, looking way too

energetic for this early in the morning. That expression usually meant he had big plans brewing.

“My elite squad!” he greeted us warmly. “Sit down, we’ve got a lot to cover.”

All seven of us lined up on one side of the round table, facing Alpha Nathan and Luna Selena. It felt like we were about to get grilled, but their expressions

stayed friendly.

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‘First things first excellent work last night, Alpha Nathan began. “The intel you gathered is exactly what we needed to understand what we’re dealing

with.”

He turned to Freya. “Especially you, Freya. Your tech skills are impressive. You accomplished more in one night than my team has managed in months.”

Freya ducked her head, looking embarrassed. “Just doing my job, Alpha Nathan.”

“Which brings me to assignments,’ he continued. ‘Freya, you’re joining our intelligence analysis department with Cyrus. Your breakthrough last night was

remarkable.”

‘Cyrus, you’ll work with our weapons specialists. These rogue packs are getting their hands on serious hardware, and we need to know how. Also, look into their sources for poisons and control drugs.”

Cyrus nodded seriously. ‘Understood, Alpha Nathan.”

‘Aria and Evelyn, you’ll rotate as Alistair’s personal guards. Recent events have made certain people more… aggressive. I don’t want Alistair operating alone

anymore.”

‘Rowan, you’ll stay as Alistair’s primary security chief. This position is critical, and I trust you completely.”

‘You won’t be disappointed, Alpha Nathan, Rowan replied.

‘Additionally, Freya needs to undergo the Sentinel marking ceremony, Alpha Nathan said. “That way you can maintain mind links with the team and

coordinate better.”

‘Id be honored, Alpha Nathan. Freya’s eyes lit up with excitement.

“As for Evelyn,” his expression grew more serious, “given your unique background and experiences, sending you back to regular classes would be a waste. You’ll stay at the castle. I’ll personally oversee your education.”

I felt surprised but nodded. ‘Whatever you think is best, Alpha Nathan.”

“Good. Now I need to tell you something important.” He paused, like he was chooing his words carefully. ‘About Evelyn’s identity there are things you

need to know.

Everyone turned to stare at me. My stomach dropped.

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