The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43: This Guy’s Really Strong

Evelyn’s POV

I took a deep breath, blocking out the crowd noise. Focus – that’s all that mattered.

The three of us stepped onto the platform. Up close, facing Orion, I felt that dangerous aura radiating off him. Usually he stayed quiet in

corners. Now? Pure predator energy.

“Ready?” he asked.

“Hell yeah.” Nadia and I dropped into fighting stances.

“Good.” Orion rolled his neck slowly. “Since it’s two against one, I’m going full strength. Hope you can keep up.”

His presence shifted. Before, he was still water. Now he was a tsunami. The pressure hit us so hard I stepped back.

Holy shit. Is this what a future Alpha feels like?

“Let’s go!” Nadia launched first. Smart – waiting would only hurt us.

Orion sidestepped like it was nothing, striking at her shoulder. Nadia barely dodged, but his force ripped her shirt.

I attacked from the other side. Without turning around, he kicked backward, forcing me to change direction.

“Nice teamwork,” he said casually. “Not enough though.”

What followed was a complete beatdown. Orion moved like he was dancing while we stumbled around. Every action was perfect, no wasted

movement.

Bang!

Nadia took a gut punch that folded her in half. She flew backward.

“Nadia!” My heart jumped, but I couldn’t afford distraction.

Orion’s attacks came like shadows. I barely managed to block, but each hit numbed my arms.

“Quick reactions,” he said while fighting. “But you’re too tense. Relax, trust your instincts.”

Was he seriously giving me pointers mid-fight?

Instead of blocking head-on, I went with his force, rolling backward and kicking at his legs.

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He jumped to dodge, giving me a second to breathe.

“Evie, I’m okay!” Nadia stood up, face pale but eyes blazing. “This guy’s really strong!”

‘Together! I shouted.

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We launched another coordinated attack. This time we were smarter – using speed and teamwork instead of trying to overpower him.

Gradually, I picked up on something. Orion was incredibly powerful, but he seemed to be… waiting? Looking for something.

In one crossed moment, I got it.

He was waiting for us to show our real strength.

“Nadia!” I yelled. “Everything we’ve got!”

She understood instantly. We both exploded with full power, our speed jumping to another level.

Approval flashed in Orion’s eyes. “Now that’s more like it.”

The real fight started. Bodies crossed on the platform, fists cutting through air. The crowd gasped.

But I wasn’t thinking about them. My entire world was Orion.

As we fought, I could predict his moves better. Not through analysis through instinct.

In one exchange, our eyes met. Time froze. Everything blurred except his eyes, and I saw something deep there.

Now!

I used our clash to retreat while signaling Nadia. She launched a feint from the side.

Orion split his attention to her my chance!

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I sprinted forward. Before he could react, my palm was pressed against his chest.

‘Bang!”

Orion staggered backward, losing his balance for the first time.

“We did it!” Nadia shouted.

Orion steadied himself, smiling. “Well done. But…

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His figure vanished.

Danger!

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I rolled aside as wind swept where I’d been standing. Orion reappeared, speed almost invisible.

“This is my real speed,’ he said.

For thirty seconds, we were completely defensive. Orion’s attacks came like a storm.

Finally, when an opening appeared, he struck us both simultaneously.

“Ugh!”

Nadia and I flew backward, crashing onto the platform.

Was it over? I struggled to stand, but my body screamed in pain.

“Giving up?” Orion walked over, unfazed. “This isn’t the Evie I know.”

“Not… finished yet!” Nadia gritted her teeth.

I looked at Orion standing above us. Sunlight streamed through the skylight.

No. Can’t give up.

My wolf roared inside me, power surging from somewhere deep.

How dare they underestimate us! Evie, beat him!

“Evie?” Nadia stared at me in surprise.

I slowly stood up, feeling power flow through me.

Orion’s expression changed – excitement flashing in his eyes.

‘Interesting. Your wolf?” he murmured.

I took a breath and resumed fighting stance. This time felt completely different. Everything became crystal clear.

“Come on,” I said.

The final exchange lasted maybe ten seconds but felt like forever.

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We moved together. This time I didn’t think, just acted on pure instinct. Everything felt natural.

In one moment, I saw it. Orion’s attack showed tiny hesitation.

Nadia and I both seized the chance.

“Ha!”

Our attacks hit simultaneously. Orion flew backward, dropping to one knee.

The sports center went dead silent.

Then Orion smiled. He stood up slowly, dusting off his clothes.

“Excellent. I lost,” he announced loudly. “Evelyn and Nadia win! They’ve earned direct qualification to the final venue!”

The crowd erupted.

Nadia and I collapsed flat on the platform.

“We… won?” Nadia asked in disbelief.

“Yeah…” I gasped. “We won.”

Orion’s POV

After announcing results, I looked at the two girls sprawled on the platform. Couldn’t help smiling.

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