The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95: How Did You Gain His Favor So Easily?

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Evelyn’s POV

“Can you believe she thinks batting her eyelashes will win Alistair over?” I whisped to Nathan as we watched Stella storm away, her head still high despite the rejection.

“For families like the Cairns, political marriages matter more than the Moon Goddess’s blessing.” Nathan explained. “They see royal connections as stepping stones to power. He paused. “I met Selena much later than Alistair found Rowan. Now they just need to wait for their third mate.”

The way Nathan spoke about Rowan impressed me. Many Alphas would struggle with their son loving another man, especially with bloodline continuation at stake.

“If the Goddess already prophesied a third mate, why the long wait?” I glanced toward Luna Selena. “Wouldn’t she want the Alpha King’s power completed sooner?”

“The Goddess works in mysterious ways,” Selena replied with a gentle smile. “Personally, I think the future Luna Queen still has her own trials to face before she’s ready.”

“Pardon the interruption,” a silver-haired elder approached, his tone polite but his eyes calculating. “Miss Evelyn, your insights during today’s meeting were quite refreshing. I’d love to discuss a few points with you privately.”

I hesitated, remembering Alistair’s warning about these seemingly friendly elders I glanced at Alistair, who nodded but kept his arm firmly around me, clearly intending to join us.

“Perhaps we could speak on the terrace,” the elder suggested, then frowned when he noticed Alistair. “Prince Alistair, surely you have more pressing matters? I can look after Miss Evelyn.”

“My place is with Evelyn,” Alistair replied firmly. “Our shared interest in strategy and training formed our friendship. Her achievements as a Sentinel trainee speak for themselves. She doesn’t need looking after.”

*Remarkable for a female warrior,” the elder said with barely hidden contempt the made my blood boil. “Women certainly have their place in battle- tending wounds, protecting cubs.”

I took a deep breath, fighting back the urge to snap at him. Alistair’s gentle pressure against my waist reminded me to stay calm.

“Evelyn fights alongside warriors of all kinds, Alistair stated. “She outperforms most at her level in mixed training. During selection, she beat several well- trained male warriors – his lips quirked into a smile, “including me.”

I exchanged a grin with Alistair, surprised he’d admit that so readily.

“Sentinel training?” The elder’s mask slipped, his voice thick with doubt. “Impossle you don’t even meet the age requirement.”

“Warrior Taric and Alpha King Nathan thought I qualified for early admission, rugged. “So here I am.”

“All new recruits require Council approval, the elder narrowed his eyes. How did you get authorization?

Alistair’s gaze hardened. My father, as Alpha King, doesn’t need to explain every decision. The king makes necessary judgments while elders serve as advisors. Only major issues require your full consultation.”

His statement directly challenged the elders attempts to position themselves at royal authority. I suddenly understood why I’d arrived at the training center later than others, and why I still hadn’t received my Sentinel mark not because of age, but because of these power-hungry elders.

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Chapter 95: How Did You Gain His Favor So Easily?

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“Alistair!” A woman with purple hair suddenly pushed into our circle. Ive been looking everywhere for you. You still owe me a dance.”

Alistair’s expression cooled instantly. Their scheme was painfully obvious separate me so she could get to Alistair. Their tactics were laughably transparent.

Before Alistair could respond, I stroked his chest lightly and said, “Go ahead. Why not have Rowan join me while you indulge this purple-haired beauty’s fantasy? Let her pretend for one dance that she has a chance with you.” I made sure everyone could hear, then winked at Alistair.

Alistair’s smile grew into genuine laughter. Purple-hair’s face darkened, but she was smart enough not to show her anger openly.

“Whatever you want, little one, Alistair gently touched my jaw. Ten minutes, then Rowan brings you back to me.”

Rowan approached smoothly, nodding to Alistair before turning to me. “Heard I’m playing bodyguard? Though you clearly don’t need protection.” The three

of us shared knowing smiles. ‘We’ll be back in ten, Your Highness.” He winked at Alistair.

Alistair kissed my temple lightly. ‘See you soon.” I nodded.

“You’re not mates, yet that boy is completely taken with you,” the elder muttered after Alistair left. “How many women have chased him for years without success? How’d you win him over so easily?”

“Weren’t we discussing strategy? I raised an eyebrow, keeping my tone respectful but firm.

Honestly, I’m just curious what makes you special,” he admitted. “You ve received extraordinary treatment from the royal family, raising questions. You’ve

won everyone over, even your new protector seems devoted to you.”

I could feel Rowan standing alert behind me. His distrust of this elder was palpable, and I was inclined to trust his and Alistair’s judgment.

“There’s nothing special about me,” I said. “I’m just a warrior, no different from anyone else who took the Sentinel tests. I’ve discussed strategy with the Alpha King and been lucky to receive guidance. That’s all.”

“Did you really participate in rescue operations around Samuel Alpha’s territory? he abruptly changed subjects.

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