The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: For Myself

Evelyn’s POV

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“Can someone turn off that damn beeping?” I croaked, my throat painfully dry.

“Thank the Goddess you’re awake!” Isabella’s voice trembled with relief. “I was so worried.”

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I blinked, trying to focus on her blurry outline. Luna gently touched the tip of my finger, and even that slight contact sent pain shooting

through my hand.

“Where am I?” My memories were jumbled fragments – running through the forest, then… nothing.

“You collapsed in Silver Pines,” Luna explained softly. “Thomas carried you out. You’re in the pack hospital now.” She paused, tears

forming. “Why didn’t you tell us things were so bad?”

“What things?” I feigned confusion, though I’d caught bits of conversation about my injuries in the hallway.

“The bullying. You said it wasn’t serious, that you could handle it.”

Something snapped inside me. “Those beatings? That torture? Who even cares?” My voice rose sharply. “Nobody cared enough to stop it! Not one person at school gives a damn about protecting the weak – they just care about their status and keeping the peace.”

I took a breath, wanting everyone in the hallway to hear. “Students go missing without explanation. Injuries appear that have nothing to do with training. And nobody asks questions. So why bother asking for help when there’s no one to rely on?”

“We do care about you, it’s just “Luna started.

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‘Just what? No evidence?” I raised an eyebrow. “That just proves my point not everyone’s voice matters equally. If you’re nobody important, no one sees you. The only ones who matter are those precious future leaders.”

Seeing tears in Luna’s eyes, I felt a twinge of guilt. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t snap at you. It’s just… complicated.”

‘No, I should apologize, Luna said, brushing hair from my forehead. “We haven’t protected you. I thought about helping but never

considered changing your circumstances. That’s my failure.”

I struggled to sit up, ignoring the stabbing pain. “I need to leave.”

“Your wounds haven’t healed yet,’ Luna protested, but I was already pulling out the IV lines.

“I’ll heal on my own, just like always.” I yanked off the last electrode, triggering an alarm I ignored.

Luna sighed. “Let me at least arrange a proper discharge. You can recover at the lodge where –

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“I want to go to my father’s house,” I cut her off. “I need space. I can’t face those boys right now.”

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She handed me clean clothes. Each movement sent waves of pain through my body, but I refused to make a sound. This kind of pain was

practically an old friend.

The hallway was packed the triplets, Milo, Elliot, Nadia, Adam, Thomas, Griffin, and surprisingly, my father, whose face showed

unfamiliar concern. Anger surged through me again.

“Now you’re all concerned?” My voice was ice-cold. “Save your pity. I don’t need your guilt-driven sympathy.”

I looked around the group. “I’ve been broken for a long time. Even in my darkest days, I found reasons to keep going. Not for any of you –

for myself.”

I turned to Nadia, whose eyes were red from crying. “I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess. You’re the only one who respected my

choices. Your friendship means everything to me.”

Then I walked straight through the crowd without looking back, forcing my steps to be steady despite the pain screaming through every bone. Only once out of sight did I allow myself a moment of weakness, leaning against the wall to catch my breath.

Is this really a good idea? my wolf asked.

I don’t know what’s good anymore, I answered bitterly, but I know I need to get away.

I dragged myself back to my father’s house, slipping in through the back door. I limped up the stairs, each step a fresh agony, until I

reached my old room.

I locked the door and pulled the curtains, welcoming the darkness. No questions, no expectations, no disappointed looks, Just me and my

wolf, temporarily escaping everything.

Lying on my bed, I stared at the ceiling. The triplets would leave for special training, Nadia would return to her pack, and Elliot and Milo had their own paths. Whatever choice I made would feel like betrayal to someone.

But one thing was certain – I wouldn’t give up Sentinel training. That dream had been my lifeline for years, the one thing that kept me going through my darkest moments. Whatever it cost, I’d stay on this path, even if it meant breaking with my past completely.

Nadia’s POV

I hurried down the school hallway, worry eating at me. Since Evelyn had left the hospital, we’d barely spoken. I knew she needed space,

but that didn’t stop me from worrying.

As I headed toward the library, I spotted a familiar figure carefully navigating the camera blind spots. Evelyn! My instincts were right.

She was heading toward the history classroom smart choice. That teacher was one of the few who didn’t care about pack politics.

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Just as she was about to reach the door, I caught up and gently grabbed her wrist. She immediately spun into a defensive stance. I dodged

her countermove.

“Whoa, it’s just me! I whispered urgently.

“Nadia?” Relief flashed across her face.

“Those idiots are still camped outside your house,” I said with a half-smile. “I told them you might come to school, but they wouldn’t

listen.”

Seeing her wariness, I quickly added, “Don’t worry, I’m not here to drag you back. Their reaction to your Sentinel news was pretty

extreme.”

She relaxed slightly, though suspicion lingered in her eyes.

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