The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47: It’s So Good to See You Safe

Evelyn’s POV

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“How the hell did you pull that off?” Acacia’s voice cut sharp through the stairwell. She stood at the top looking like she’d stepped out of

a magazine, because apparently even during a crisis she couldn’t look less than perfect.

“I heard only warriors get rooms on that floor. I was the last one placed and nearly had to crash in the formal living room!”

She took this obvious deep breath, clearly trying to catch our mixed scents. That nasty smile spread across her face.

“Looks like certain people’s relationships are way more… intimate than anyone thought.”

“Acacia, knock it off.” Taric’s voice stayed calm but carried weight. “Evelyn’s both a warrior and an official pack house resident. Her living situation doesn’t need your approval.”

Acacia whipped around to face the massive warrior. “Why do you even know her name? I’m going to be Luna someday – you better

remember mine.”

Taric straightened, and I swear the temperature dropped five degrees. “Let me make something clear. Whether you become Luna or not,

my rank’s higher than yours. Until the Moon Goddess herself confirms you’re worthy of that position, I don’t need to remember jack shit

about you.”

He paused, voice getting colder. “Everyone important knows Evelyn’s name. Her performance in the selection was killer, and she treats

people with respect. You? You gotta earn the right to be remembered first.”

Acacia’s face went red. Just as she opened her mouth to fire back, Taric got this distant look like he was listening to something through

mind-link.

“Evelyn,” he turned to me, “Luna Isabella wants to see you. Take the elevator from here – Sentinel Conrad’s waiting.”

He stepped aside while shooting Acacia one last look. “Final warning. Follow orders or you’re going to detention. Now get lost.”

That last part came with a low growl that made my skin crawl. Acacia shot me a death glare before stomping back upstairs.

The elevator ride up felt like forever. Conrad was already waiting, his expression unreadable.

“Can you tell me what’s going on?” I asked. “Taric wouldn’t say anything,”

Conrad lowered his voice. “There’s been a threat, so we’re on lockdown. Luna Isabella will fill you in.” He glanced around. “Those boys gave

up their rooms to patrolling Sentinels last night. Stayed in yours to keep you safe.”

That explained the sleepover. Warmth spread through my chest, followed immediately by worry. What kind of threat needed that level of

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protection?

The elevator opened and I was immediately pulled into Luna Isabella’s arms. She held me tight, like she was making sure I was real.

“My dear, thank God you’re safe! Her voice was thick with relief.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” Confusion hit me. “What happened?”

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She pulled back but kept her hands on my shoulders. We were alone in the room, which was weird.

“Ori,” she said suddenly. I realized Orion had followed us up. “Could you help Adam check the east wing defenses? I need to talk with Evie

alone.”

Orion looked like he didn’t want to leave, but nodded. “Of course, Mother.”

After he left, Luna Isabella’s whole demeanor shifted. She led me to the couch, her expression serious.

“What I’m about to tell you might be disturbing, but you deserve to know.” She took a breath. “Last night, someone breached our northern

perimeter.”

My heart jumped. “Breached? How’s that even possible?”

“Carefully planned infiltration. The intruder left a package about five miles from the main outpost, then vanished. No scent, no tracks –

like a ghost.”

“What was in it?” My voice came out shaky.

Her grip tightened on my hands. “A small box. Evie, that was what you tripped over last night.”

Everything went cold. “What? But I just…”

“Yes. We thought it was an accident then, but after examining it, we realized the box was placed there deliberately. Inside was a blood-

stained Luna seal.”

I gasped. Luna seals were sacred. Blood on one meant…

“Our doctors confirmed the blood came from at least two different women.” Her voice dropped. “And there was skin around the seal that

had been burned with silver powder.”

My body started shaking. The scars on my back felt like they were burning again.

“There was also a note,” she continued, watching my face carefully. “It said: ‘First them, soon you.”

Ice shot down my spine. “So you think whoever did this is targeting…”

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“Targeting powerful women. Could be Queen Selena, could be me, but…” She paused. ‘Given your performance in the selection, and considering how similar those silver powder burns were to your scars, we have to consider you might be one of the targets.

My breathing got rapid and shallow.

“Evelyn. Her voice pulled me back. ‘I need you to tell me

who else knows about the injuries on your back?”

‘Only… only you and Nadia.” I tried to stay calm.

“No one else?”

I shook my head, then remembered. “Wait, the triplets and Milo and Elliot know something happened, but they haven’t seen the actual

scars. But I don’t think they would ever…”

“I know they wouldn’t.” She squeezed my hands. “I just need to understand the full picture. The entire pack’s on high alert now. Alpha

Adam’s leading elite warriors to search every inch of our territory.”

“The boys sleeping in my room last night…” Understanding hit me. “They sensed something was wrong?”

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She nodded. “After the Sentinels found that box near where you’d been, they notified us immediately. The boys insisted on staying close

to make sure you were safe. Especially Orion – he was on edge all night.”

Processing this made my chest tight with both gratitude and fear. Someone was hunting powerful women, and I might be on their list.

Worse – they knew about my past, knew what silver powder meant to me.

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