The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88: So This Is How Beautiful I Can Be

Evelyn’s POV

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“Don’t make that face. You’ll do great, Luna Selena said, trying to smooth over my obvious annoyance. Besides, this gives me an excuse to attend meetings

that typically exclude women. I’m actually looking forward to it, though it does mean you’ll be getting more attention than we planned.”

She looked genuinely excited about dressing me up, despite the hint of guilt in her eyes. I tried not to hold it against her.

I’ve pulled together several options for you,” she continued, gesturing toward the racks. “While we get you ready, I’ll walk you through today’s schedule.”

I nodded reluctantly. No point fighting this now.

“The main thing is you’ll be attending three different meetings,” Selena explained watching me through the vanity mirror as a stylist worked on my hair.

“Each one’s pretty long, unfortunately.”

I tried to stay still, nodding slightly so I wouldn’t mess up the intricate braiding After nearly an hour of primping, I was beyond ready for this to be over. Still, I had to admit, my reflection surprised me. The makeup artist hadn’t caked in foundation but instead focused on my eyes with subtle smoky shadow

that made my blue-gray eyes pop.

Since my eyelashes were naturally blonde and basically invisible, she added a few individual lashes at the outer corners. “This way you won’t need tons of

mascara that might clump,” she explained. I filed that tip away for later. A sweep of rose-pink blush and glossy lip color finished the look.

When they finally set down their brushes, I stared at the mirror. Still me, but… polished. More adult. Put together.

“You look beautiful,” Luna Selena said with obvious approval. “Now for your outf I think warm tones for the first meeting – something that makes a strong

first impression.”?

I raised my eyebrows, and she caught my questioning look.

*Clothes require as much strategy as battle plans, especially with these people, he explained.

“You’ll need to change after each meeting,” she added.

“Why?” I asked, then quickly added, “I’m not questioning you this is clearly you area of expertise. Just curious.”

‘Since everyone’s bringing their kids now, there’ll be a ton of people,” she explained. “You’ll get tired and uncomfortable no matter how well these clothes fit. More importantly, it gives us a legitimate excuse to leave the room, which means you get breathing space. Otherwise, you’d be stuck with those people for

hours without a break.”

That made sense. My first outfit was a chestnut-colored jumpsuit that felt surprisingly comfortable despite looking fancy. The pants flowed nicely with sharp pleats, and the top had a halter-style design with a keyhole front. The waist feated a band of matching fabric that provided structure without being

restrictive.

Luna Selena seemed particularly fond of backless designs. The only coverage for my back was the straps crossing over, with the pants high enough to be modest, but otherwise my entire back was exposed. She paired it with wedge heel in the same color that were actually comfortable to walk in. The outfit impressed me formal enough for the occasion but wouldn’t slow me down if this went sideways.

She added some simple matching jewelry, then brought me to a full-length mir to see the final look.

“Wow,” I breathed, genuinely surprised. “So this is how beautiful I can be.”

“You’ve always been this beautiful,” she said gently. “We just highlighted what was already there. This way Alistair will have to work a little harder.”

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Chapter 88: So This Is How Beautiful I Can Be

“What do you mean?” I asked, confused.

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“He’ll need to figure out how to fend off men interested in you, just like you’ll help him with those gold-digging girls,” she said with a mischievous smile that left me speechless. “Now, we should head downstairs. We’ll have brunch before the meetings – you’ll need fuel for what’s ahead.”

When we stepped into the hallway, Sebastian, Alistair, and Alpha King Nathan were waiting. I suddenly wished I already had my Sentinel mark so I could mind-link with everyone. My wolf and I both felt unusually quiet mentally, not realizing until now how much we’d gotten used to those voices in our heads.

“You look amazing.” Nathan said warmly. “Those elders might be so stunned they this morning.” He turned to his wife with obvious affection. “And you, my dear, an

actually shut up for once, which means we might accomplish something as beautiful as ever. Matching colors, I see presenting a unified front?”

Luna Selena wore a deep chestnut dress with a pencil skirt and short-sleeved jacket embroidered with navy blue patterns. She looked powerful and ready to take on anyone who challenged her.

Nathan offered his arm to his wife, and Alistair did the same for me. As we walked toward the elevator, my anxiety kicked up several notches.

Sebastian and another warrior entered the elevator first. Clearly, we were descending in groups for maximum dramatic effect. Minutes later, the elevator returned, and two more warriors stepped in, then Alistair guided me inside. I hadn’t even noticed these guards earlier – they operated so smoothly and professionally. I wanted to study their methods, but reminded myself I had other priorities right now.

As the elevator descended, Alistair let go of my arm and pulled out a small box.

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