The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18: There Are More Surprises Tonight

Evelyn’s POV

The whole room went dead quiet when I stepped into the doorway. Every single person was staring at me, and I fought the urge to bolt

back to my bedroom. Nadia kept a firm grip on my arm, basically holding me in place.

“Holy shit… Milo breathed out first.

“You look…” Lucian started, then just stopped talking entirely.

“Incredible,” Magnus finished, his voice rougher than usual.

Orion didn’t say anything at all, but the way he was looking at me made my face burn. Elliot had this proud big brother expression going

“Turn around, sweetie,” Luna Isabella said gently. “Let us see the whole thing.”

I did a slow spin, feeling the blue fabric swirl around my legs. When I faced forward again, Luna Isabella was whispering something to

Alpha Adam that made him chuckle.

“Send me that video later,” she laughed. “I’ve never seen these boys look so stunned.”

“Mom! All three triplets protested at once, which got everyone cracking up.

“Magnus’s got good taste,” Diana nodded approvingly. “That dress was made for you.”

“Thanks,” I mumbled, staring at my feet.

Alpha Adam checked his watch. “Raymond should be heading home soon. Don’t think he’d want to walk into this scene.”

The mention of Dad killed the mood instantly. Everyone tensed up because they all knew how he felt about me getting any kind of

attention.

‘Don’t sweat it, Magnus said, reading my face. “We set up more stuff at the pack house anyway.”

‘More surprises?’ I blinked at him.

“Obviously, Lucian grinned. “The party’s just getting started.”

“Alright, pack it up,” Luna Isabella started directing traffic. “Boys, go get the cars running.”

Everyone jumped into action. Gifts got stuffed into bags, leftover cake went into boxes, decorations came down. Watching all these people

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work together just for me made my chest tight with gratitude.

Elliot appeared beside me. “Just enjoy tonight, okay? You deserve this.”

*Elliot.

‘Nope.’ He held up a finger. “Today’s your day. No arguing.”

Three cars were waiting outside when we walked out – Alpha Adam’s sedan, Delta Griffin’s truck, and the triplets massive SUV that I’d

seen around but never been inside.

“You’re with us,” Orion said, opening the back door.

The interior was even nicer than I’d expected. Soft leather seats, plenty of space, and that familiar scent of silver pine. I ended up

sandwiched between Orion and Elliot in the middle row, with Nadia, Milo, and Lucian crammed into the back.

“Comfortable?” Orion asked, his voice softer than usual.

I nodded, trying not to think about how close we were sitting.

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The drive to the pack house was smooth. Outside the windows, the sunset painted everything orange and pink. I snuck glances around the

car – everything was high-end but tasteful, showing exactly what kind of world these guys lived in.

This is their world, I thought. Do I actually belong here?

“What’s going through your head?” Orion asked quietly.

“Nothing much,” I shook my head. “Just feels like a dream.”

“It’s not a dream,” he said seriously. “This is what you deserve.”

His words made my heart skip. I turned to look out the window, trying to get my emotions under control.

“We’re here!” Magnus announced.

When we pulled up to the pack house, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The entire backyard looked like something from a fairy tale. String lights wrapped around every tree branch, twinkling in the gathering dusk. Colorful streamers and balloons floated everywhere.

In the center of the yard, several grills were ready to go, with long tables loaded with food. A huge banner stretched between two silver pines: ‘Happy Birthday Evelyn! May Your Sixteenth Year Be Magical!”

He smiled an actual, real smile. “Yeah. Right now, and whatever comes next.”

“Dinner’s ready!” Alpha Adam called out.

Everyone gathered around the long table, which was loaded with grilled meat, roasted vegetables, salads, and drinks. Under the warm

lights, everyone looked happy and relaxed.

Alpha Adam raised his glass. “Before we dig in, let’s toast our birthday girl one more time. Evelyn, may your life shine as bright as

tonight’s stars.”

“Happy birthday!” everyone chorused.

I lifted my juice glass, my heart full. “Thank you, everyone. This is the best birthday I’ve ever had.”

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We grinned trees). The best surprises always come last.

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