The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42: We Really Did It

Evelyn’s POV

Nadia got it instantly. She faked left while I came in hard from the right.

My fist caught the girl in the temple. Her knees buckled, eyes unfocused.

“Sorry,” I muttered, then chopped her neck.

She dropped.

“Jesus…” Nadia bent over, breathing hard. “That chick could fight.”

“No kidding.” Even with the earlier boost, real fights drained you.

I touched her bracelet. Blue light flowed, transferring her 2 points to us. We were both at 3 now.

“We got everything?” Nadia stared at her bracelet. “Thought we’d only get 1.”

“Winner takes all.” The energy hit me again, but weaker. Maybe half my stamina back.

“Diminishing returns,” I said.

“What?”

“First time was full recovery, this time only half. More points you have, less you get back.”

Nadia grinned. “Smart. Can’t farm points forever.”

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We dragged the girl to a safe corner.

“Time to move,” I said, checking the sun. “Two fights made noise, Others will come.”

We picked a new route and kept hunting.

Over the next few hours, we cut through Polaris efficiently. Our teamwork got tighter with every fight. Some tried running, others went for brute force, a few tried talking. Didn’t matter they all went down.

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“Fifty-two points.” Nadia looked at her bracelet, exhausted but satisfied. “Holy shit, we did it.”

But the constant fighting was catching up. Even with the point boosts, we were running on empty.

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“Need to find somewhere to crash,” I said, leaning against a wall.

That’s when I spotted it – Polaris Athletic Center. Big modern building with a huge banner across the front.

“Come after breaking 50 points, Nadia read. “What’s that about?”

We looked at each other, both curious.

“Wanna check it out?” she asked.

I studied the building. Setting the bar that high meant something special inside. Stronger opponents, better rewards.

“Anyone in there’s gotta be tough,” I said. “But might be worth it.”

“Let’s do this.”

The doors opened as we approached. Hit us with familiar smells sweat, cleaning supplies, and lots of people.

“Holy crap,” Nadia gasped.

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The main hall was packed. At least fifty people – some sitting, others watching from corners, groups whispering. Every head turned when

we walked in.

Now I got it. Half the “missing” people from Polaris were hiding here.

“It’s Evelyn and Nadia!” someone whispered.

“They made it too.”

“Look at their scores both over fifty.”

I recognized faces in the crowd schoolmates, some with dead bracelets. They looked at us with everything from envy to hope.

“You finally made it.”

I turned at the gentle voice. Luna Isabella stood nearby, elegant as always.

“Luna Isabella!” Nadia called out.

‘I’ve been waiting,’ she said, approval in her eyes. “Looks like you did well.”

“What’s going on?” I asked. “Why’s everyone here? Who are we fighting?”

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“Your opponent is me.”

My stomach dropped at the familiar voice.

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Orion stepped out of the shadows, wearing that trademark smile. Simple training clothes, looking relaxed. But I could feel the power

radiating off him.

*Orion!” I blurted.

He walked over, green-gold eyes fixed on me. “I already beat all the other challengers.”

I glanced around at the people with dead bracelets. Made sense.

“This is our job,” Orion explained. “They scattered us through landmark buildings. We fight qualified participants. Winners get direct

passage to the final venue.”

“Final venue?” Nadia asked.

“Not sure exactly what,” he shrugged. “But it’s gotta be important. So far, nobody’s taken me down.”

His gaze landed on me, something complicated there. “Though I have a feeling you two will be different.”

“Flattering,” I said, trying to keep it light despite my racing heart.

“Alright, enough talking,” Luna Isabella said. “You should get to the arena. Someone already earned final qualification – you need to

hurry.”

We were about to follow Orion when a shrill voice cut through the noise.

“Orion! You got this! Beat them!”

My spine went rigid. I knew that voice.

Acacia pushed through the crowd in tight workout gear that showed off every curve. No bracelet – smart enough to know her limits.

When she saw me, her fake smile vanished. Pure disgust replaced it.

“Oh, it’s you,” she sneered, then moved toward Orion, trying to link arms.

Orion frowned and smoothly dodged her. “Acacia, I’m about to compete. Don’t interfere.”

“I just wanna cheer you on,” she pouted, going for the helpless act. “After all, you’re amazing – you can easily beat certain people who only got in through connections.”

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“Enough.” Orion’s voice went ice cold. ‘If you wanna watch, stay quiet. If not, leave.”

Acacia’s face darkened. She shot me a venomous look, about to say something when Luna Isabella stepped in.

“Miss Acacia, please go to the spectator area,” Luna’s voice stayed gentle but carried absolute authority. “The match is starting.”

“But I –

“Come along,” Luna took her arm with that iron grip disguised as politeness. “Trust me, you won’t want to miss this. I believe Evie will

give everyone quite a surprise.”

Under Luna’s “escort,” Acacia had no choice but to leave. But not before giving me one last death glare.

“Sorry about that,” Orion said awkwardly.

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“It’s fine.” I shook my head. No point letting the drama get to me. “Let’s go.”

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