The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170: I’ve Finally Come Home

Evelyn’s POV

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Moonlight spilled across the forest as my wolf cautiously advanced. A low, threatening growl stopped me in my tracks. Orion stood there, then he shifted, moonlight gleaming on his skin.

I shifted too, clothes intact. Orion’s eyes flashed with confusion as he took me in Sophia and Freya shifted behind me, forming a protective stance.

‘Orion,” I said softly.

He straightened, expression hardening. “So, Sentinel Evelyn finally remembered her way home?”

I nodded, taking a small step forward.

“That’s it? No explanation? Nothing to say?” The anger in his voice was unmistakable.

“We were tracking rogues to this area,” I gestured behind me. “Took down four of them and followed the last two here. We need to question the survivor about their plans.”

“Just official business then?” he said, jaw tight.

Before I could answer, a golden-brown blur tackled me, nearly knocking me over. warm tongue frantically licked my face, making me laugh.

“Milo! Stop! I’m covered in dirt!”?

He gave me one last slobbery lick before jumping back and shifting, completely bothered by his nakedness as he pulled me up.

“God, I missed you, Tiny! You’re actually back!” He spun me around, pure joy radiating from him.

“Evelyn, behind you!” Sophia warned.

Elliot emerged from the bushes and pulled me into a bone-crushing hug.

“Thank God you’re back,” he murmured into my hair, voice thick with emotion.

“Missed you too,” I whispered, savoring the familiar warmth I’d gone without for long.

After letting go, I saw Magnus and Lucian had approached. I hugged Magnus brily, then turned to Lucian.

When the reunions ended, I grabbed a collar from my pocket and approached the captive on the ground.

“This has sensors embedded in it,” I explained as I fastened it, my voice turning ofessional. “Try to shift or run, and it release enough wolfsbane to make

you wish you were dead.”

I stood and faced the guys, deliberately avoiding Orion’s gaze. “I need to secure for questioning. Can we use your holding cells?”

‘Of course, Magnus nodded. “How long are you staying?”

‘Not sure,” I sighed. “Finding rogues this close to your territory is concerning. Ied to contact Alpha King Nathan and Commander Taric about defense strategies.”

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Chapter 170: I’ve Finally Come Home

“Jack, Magnus called to a warrior, ‘take the prisoner to holding. Then to me: “You look exhausted. Head to the main house first. Luna Isabella already knows you’re back, and if you don’t see her right away…”

I suddenly remembered my teammates and turned. “This is Freya and Sophia, my Sentinel teammates. Then to the girls: “These are Polaris Pack’s future leaders Magnus, Lucian, and Orion will serve as Alphas together; Elliot’s my brother, the future Beta; and Milo’s the future Delta.”

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“Let’s go, Elliot wrapped an arm around my shoulders. “You’ve got a lot of explaing to do, sis.”

As we walked the familiar path, Elliot kept his arm around me like he thought I might vanish. Milo chatted non-stop about everything I’d missed, trying to cut through the tension. The triplets led silently, backs straight.

‘Hey, did you like our gifts?” Milo asked, eyes bright with anticipation.

“They saved my ass more than once,’ I smiled. ‘Especially in tight spots.”

“That dagger really came through,” I glanced at Orion’s back. “Helped me take down an enemy and saved Sophia too.”

Orion’s shoulders tensed, but he didn’t turn, just muttered, ‘Good.”

“See? My gear was the most useful,” he whispered to Milo, pride evident.

‘Guess I owe you lunch, Milo nudged him before walking ahead toward the SUV.

Standing by the vehicle, memories flooded back. How many times had we all piled in for adventures? It felt like another lifetime.

“We stepped up patrols after hearing about rogue activity, Magnus said, opening the door. “Need to grab any equipment?”

“Our gear’s still at the outpost, Sophia answered, sensing my hesitation. “But weke got essentials with us.”

“How do you keep your clothes when you shift?” Elliot asked, studying me.

“Long story,” I said, avoiding his eyes. “We should grab our stuff from the outpost first. If there are more rogues around, we need to know.”

‘Yeah, and we’re all beat,” Freya climbed into the back while Milo and Orion secured the prisoner in the trunk.

I approached the passenger seat – my old spot – but paused.

Is this seat… still open?” I asked uncertainly, looking at Lucian.

“Why wouldn’t it be?” He frowned.

‘Been gone a while. Don’t want to take someone else’s spot,” I fidgeted with my gers, annoyed at my sudden insecurity.

“This will always be your seat, Little Lightning, Lucian said quietly. “No one cou replace you.”

I felt myself relax and was about to sit when Sophia piped up: ‘Little Lightning?nother nickname? Alpha King Nathan and Commander Taric call her

‘Little Warrior’ too.”

‘Started as a joke,” I explained, ‘stuck around.”

‘Maybe I need a nickname, Sophia laughed.

“Later. Let’s check in first, I changed the subject, connecting with base through or mental link.

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Cyrus, need observation point coordinates. We’ve joined Polaris Pack, captured one enemy for questioning. Five hostiles down, awaiting instructions from Command.

The coordinates came through immediately.

Is he monitoring you?” Orion frowned.

“Full tracking, detailed notes, the works, I shrugged.

‘Sentinels really have that tech? Orion’s tone was skeptical.

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