The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69: I Thought You Were Smart Enough

Evelyn’s POV

“Could you wake me up tomorrow?” I asked Sophia as we reached my floor. “After the hospital, my sleep schedule’s totally wrecked.”

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“No problem,” she nodded. “Though Seraphina should handle that it’s literally her job. She’d be embarrassed if someone on her floor

showed up late.”

“Thanks for today,” I said, stopping at my door. “Nice having a friendly face around.”

“We team players stick together,” she winked, heading up to the third floor.

Inside my room, I found some books and a folder on the desk. The first page showed my schedule – I was apparently going to school

tomorrow. While seeing Nadia would be nice, I’d hoped to spend my first day training. After weeks trapped in that hospital bed, I was

itching to move.

Still, I couldn’t complain. Getting my education early while starting Sentinel training was a dream scenario. The antique wall clock on my

wall had no alarm function, and there were no outlets in sight. They really meant business about isolating us from tech.

Morning light woke me. I quickly put on my uniform and was checking my course schedule when Sophia burst in, looking frazzled.

“I’m so sorry! Totally forgot to wake you!”

I glanced at the clock – 5:45 AM, definitely too late for breakfast. I stuffed everything into my backpack and followed her out.

‘I didn’t remember until Mark asked if I’d seen you,” she explained as we rushed downstairs.

“Don’t sweat it,’ I reassured her. “I was up reading and lost track of time. Didn’t hear any wake-up call anyway.”

“You probably didn’t get one,” Mark said when we met him in the entrance hall. “Seraphina’s group is always first out. She’s deliberately

messing with you.”

“Great,’ I sighed. “Will we be late? The schedule didn’t specify times.”

“That’s weird,” Mark frowned. “Your floor supervisor should’ve covered all that.”

He led me to a modified four-wheel motorcycle that immediately caught my attention. Definitely learning to drive one of those someday.

“If she’s sabotaging me, who do I check with about my real schedule?” I asked, climbing onto the back seat.

“That’s a good question, Mark started the engine, and I instinctively grabbed his jacket. “I’ve never had issues with her. No idea why she’s

being so childish about a new member.”

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He floored it, nearly throwing me off. I yelped and held on tighter as he deliberately accelerated around curves, making me laugh despite

everything.

About ten minutes later, we arrived at what looked more like a palace than a school – elaborate stone walls, intricate woodwork, and

colored glass windows that reminded me of some ancient werewolf council chamber.

“This is really a school?” I asked, staring upward.

“Yep, Mark nodded. “Academy for the Alpha King, elders, and high-ranking family members.

My expression hardened. “So it’s all those entitled rich kids? I’ve had enough of stuck-up werewolf brats in Polaris City, and that was a

mixed school.”

“Aren’t you a Beta’s daughter?” Mark asked, looking confused. “Shouldn’t you have been part of that crowd?”

“Yeah, I’m Raymond Beta’s second child,” I said, my voice cooling as I walked toward the entrance. “But as a girl who wasn’t inheriting the

Beta position, some people considered me lower than an Omega.”

I needed to shut this conversation down before saying something I’d regret.

“Wait,” Mark caught up with me. “I didn’t mean anything by it. Just thought kids from high-ranking families had it easy.

“Maybe for firstborn sons like you, or my brother Elliot,” I took a deep breath. “We’ll talk about this another time. Right now, I need to figure out my actual schedule and how much Seraphina has screwed me over.”

Inside, Mark led me to the office where a formidable woman sat behind an elegant desk. Despite being past fifty, she radiated strength. Her deep brown hair had striking silver streaks styled in vintage waves, and she wore a dark green velvet jacket with antique silver jewelry. Most striking were her amber eyes scrutinizing us through half-moon glasses – and the fact that she was even shorter than me.

‘Excuse me,” I began politely, figuring I’d start respectful and adjust from there.

She looked me up and down, one eyebrow raised, saying nothing.

‘I’m Evelyn, a new student,’ I continued. “I was in such a rush this morning that I left my schedule at the training center. Could I get another copy? I don’t want to be late to class.”

She studied me for a moment. “When Alpha King Nathan mentioned you, I thought you were smart enough to remember your own schedule. What makes you think I’d give you another copy?”

I immediately dropped the polite act. I was tired of people making assumptions about me in this new place.

“Honestly? I don’t trust the person who gave me the schedule and wanted to verify the information,” I said bluntly. I hate getting filtered versions of things. If you won’t print another copy, at least let me check if what I have is accurate.”

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“That’s more like it,” her eyes flashed with approval, mouth curving slightly. “Next time, skip the innocent act. It doesn’t suit you.”

I snorted, unable to hold back a laugh. Behind me, Mark chuckled.

“I’m Elara,” she pulled a paper from a mini-printer that was as tiny as she was. “Come to me if you need anything. I’ve seen your

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