The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180: But I Don’t Care About Any of That!

Orion’s POV

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‘Magic?” I stopped dead in my tracks.

Evelyn turned around, something complicated flickering in her eyes. “Remember that bloodline thing I mentioned? Alpha King Nathan is my uncle. That

makes me Alistair’s cousin.”

She took a breath, her voice getting serious. ‘He told me that royal daughters are born different. Some read minds, some control elements. Legend says

there’ll be someone with multiple gifts.”

I stared at her. “You’re saying…”

“Nathan thinks I’m that person. Her voice dropped to almost a whisper. “Back in that storage room, anyone else would’ve died. But I survived. Not just luck

– I’ve got some kind of resistance to toxins.”

Rage hit me like a freight train. “Acacia.” I spit her name out like poison. “I know it was her. She almost killed you, and we just sat there doing nothing.”

“Ori…”

“No!” I spun away, fists clenched tight. I watched you suffer, watched you leave. All because of ‘not enough evidence. Max and Luc keep talking about the

bigger picture, pack stability.”

I whipped back around to face her. “But I don’t give a shit about any of that! I only care if you’re safe. Maybe I’m not Alpha material because I can’t stay

cold and calculating like them.”

Evelyn’s POV

His words hit me right in the chest.

“You’re wrong.” I stepped closer. “You three each bring something different. Maxandles strategy, Luc does diplomacy. And you…” I reached up to touch his face. “You actually give a damn about people. That matters just as much.”

He closed his eyes, leaning into my hand. “Sometimes I hate being weak.”

“That’s not weakness. That’s being human.” I kept my voice soft. “Right now, let’s focus on what’s happening. I need to control these abilities, and you’re the

only one who can help.

He opened his eyes, confused. “Why me?”

“Because you feel my pain. You find me when I need you most.” I smiled at him. Maybe we’re connected deeper than we thought.”

We started our warm-up run through Silver Pines. Morning mist still clung to the trees, sunlight breaking through in golden patches. This place held so

many memories, but now it felt different. Peaceful. Full of hope.

‘So what’s this elemental manipulation’ thing actually mean? Orion asked as wogged.

“Think of it like…” I searched for the right words. “Your wolf senses smells and sands, right? My abilities let me feel hidden stuff. Earth’s heartbeat, wind talking, water flowing.”

*Sounds like some mystical bullshit.”

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“Pretty much. I laughed. “When I practiced with Juniper, I felt underground root networks. Plants warning each other about danger coming.

Orion grabbed my arm, stopping us both. ‘What danger?”

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“Don’t know. But nature picks up on things before we do.” I looked at his worried face. “That’s why I need to learn this fast. If the rogues are using magic, we

need defenses.”

Back at the pack house, Dora had lunch ready. She shoved a basket of food at me going on about making sure I ate enough.

“Just got some meat back on those bones, can’t have you getting skinny again.” She kept adding stuff to the basket. “Ori, you watch her. Don’t let her forget

to eat during training.”

We found a quiet spot in the back garden. Orion opened the basket and amazing smells hit us immediately.

“So now what?” he asked. “How do you start this magic training?”

1 carefully pulled out Juniper’s ancient book. The thing practically hummed with energy, leather cover gleaming weird in the sunlight.

“First this.” I found the envelope tucked inside. “Juniper said there are specific instructions.”

The envelope tingled when I touched it. Definitely enchanted. I opened the letter and read:

Dear Evelyn,

By the time you read this, I’ll be handling more urgent business. The witch council got word – rogue wolves aren’t just torturing innocent werewolves, they’re going after my people too. We can’t let this slide.

You need to start training immediately. I think you’re key to the coming war, but on if you master your power.

Study the marked chapters in order – no skipping. Your wolf has magical talent too. Asten to her when you’re stuck.

Important: Always have someone trustworthy with you during practice. Magic training can make you pass out or drain your energy. Your safety matters more than

progress.

I’ve prepared two crucial skills: protective barriers and elemental charm making. The first protects you and your team from magical attacks. The second gives

ongoing protection.

Remember – only one charm per day. More than that will hurt you. Practice at night you can rest after.

Emergency contact through Conrad. Moon Goddess bless you, child.

Juniper

I set the letter down. Orion was rubbing his temples, frowning.

‘You look like hell, I said, concerned.

‘Tried reading along with you. Felt like someone smashing my skull with a hamn. He winced. That normal?”

‘Letter’s got protection spells. Only I can read it. I opened the bock. “Try this.”

Orion glanced at the pages, then jerked back fast. “Fuck! Hot as fire! What the h are you studying?”

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