The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 93

Chapter 93: Much More Complex Than I Imagined

Evelyn’s POV

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I hurried toward Luna’s suite, still processing what I’d just learned about Alistair and Rowan. Despite my own single-minded focus on training and becoming

a Sentinel, I felt genuinely happy that Alistair had found love, even if werewolf society wouldn’t make it easy for them.

Luna Selena’s suite buzzed with activity when I arrived. Stylists, makeup artists, and wardrobe specialists moved with quiet efficiency around the room.

“There you are!” Luna rushed over, taking my hand. “I was about to send someone to find you.”

As she led me to the dressing table, I caught my reflection and couldn’t help smiling. “This is more exhausting than a ten-kilometer run.

“You’ll get used to it,” Luna laughed. “Sometimes we need to showcase different sides of ourselves. Tonight isn’t just social – it’s political. Every detail

matters.”

The next two hours were a whirlwind. First came a bath with herbs and flowers that left my skin impossibly soft, followed by treatments I couldn’t even

name.

“I’ve never done anything like this before,” I admitted while the stylist worked on my hair. ‘At my father’s house, this stuff was considered a waste of time.”

Luna’s eyes softened. “Your life has centered on training and combat. That’s not bad, but a woman’s strength exists in how she presents herself too. You !!

look different tonight, but you’ll still be the same brave, intelligent Sentinel inside.”

Her words hit me unexpectedly hard. Since losing my mother, I’d never experienced this kind of maternal care – being truly seen and understood. It felt

like… home.

“You have extraordinary talents,” Luna continued. “Not just in fighting, but in how you see the world. Your ideas are creative, your solutions unexpected.

That’s why Nathan values your opinion.

I looked up, surprised. “Really? I thought he was just being polite letting me attend those meetings.”

“Never underestimate yourself. Those defense concepts completely changed our security strategy. Before you came, we’d been arguing for months without

1 1 reaching consensus. Then you solved everything with a few stones and utensils.”

My cheeks flushed, and I changed the subject. “So what exactly happens tonight ust dancing and small talk?”

Luna’s eyes twinkled. “Small talk is the surface; politics is what’s underneath. Everyone will try to figure out your relationship with Alistair, looking for weaknesses. As his companion, you’ll be the center of attention.”

She grew more serious. “By tradition, Alpha King Nathan and I open the ball, wit you and Alistair following immediately. This is significant – princes

typically only dance the opening with recognized mates. Your appearance will cake quite a stir.

“So it’s basically a strategic operation, I said. ‘Way more complicated than I thought.

“Politics never is simple, Luna smiled. But you’ll handle it beautifully. Just like mbat observe, adapt, respond.”

When the stylist finished with my hair, I finally stood to put on my dress. It was ea blue, surprisingly simple in design. The gown flowed to the floor, cinched at the waist, with an off shoulder neckline that showed off the muscle nition years of training had given me. The back featured an open design

with shimmering silver chains crisscrossing it beautiful but practical.

Standing before the full-length mirror, I barely recognized myself. The woman reflected back looked confident and mature, with bright eyes and an intricate updo adorned with tiny crystals that caught every ray of light.

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Chapter 93: Much More Complex Than I Imagined

“Wow,” I whispered. ‘Is that really me?’

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Luna stood behind me, pride in her eyes. “This has always been you. We just reveled what was already there. She squeezed my shoulder gently. “Ready?”

1 took a deep breath and nodded. ‘Ready.”

A knock came at the door.

“Come in, Luna called.

Alistair entered wearing a perfectly tailored black suit. When he saw me, he froze mouth slightly open.

“Holy shit, he finally managed. “I wasn’t expecting this.”

*Someone appreciates our work,” Luna laughed. “Don’t just stand there gawking.”

Alistair stepped inside, still staring. “The guys back home are gonna kill me.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I frowned.

“You look too damn good,” he explained. ‘I’ll spend all night fending off Alphas and their sons, while worrying about how those overprotective Polaris guys

will react when they see photos.”

I rolled my eyes. “You’re being ridiculous.”

“Am I? Since you left, they’ve gotten even more protective. If they knew I was letting you dress like this around a bunch of strange Alphas, they d tear me

apart.”

“If that’s what you think, why’d you invite me?” I challenged, suddenly uncomfortable.

*Because I needed your help, and you’re the only one I trust,” Alistair said, his tome shifting. “Tonight, people will try to use you to get to me and my

parents. You’re not just our friend, you’re our shield.”

“Shield?” I raised an eyebrow. “Not exactly flattering.”

“What I mean is,” Alistair explained, “your presence will discourage those girls hoping to become my mate. We want rumors about us to spread so the elders

ease up on the pressure.”

Luna fastened a delicate silver chain with a wolf pendant around my neck. “It’s just a game, deat. Politics always is. But remember, you’re not just Alistair s shield you re our valued guest.”

I touched the pendant and nodded. I get it. So how do we get to this thing?”

“We enter together, Alistair gestured toward the door. ‘Guards first, then us, followed by Alpha King and Luna Queen. The order means something specific in formal settings.”

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