The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97: I Swear She Did That On Purpose

Evelyn’s POV

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“Sweet dreams, dear, Luna Selena said softly before gliding out of the room. I reached over to switch off the light and crashed into sleep almost instantly, my body finally surrendering to exhaustion.

The next morning, I was about to sneak out to find Alistair when a gentle knock sounded at my door.

“Just a sec,” I called, frantically trying to tame my bedhead before pulling it open

Alistair and Rowan stood there already decked out in workout gear, clearly ready for our morning run.

“You guys actually showed up, I grinned, grabbing my phone before following them out.

Yesterday I’d texted Sophia to let her know I was at the castle but wasn’t sure about visitor rules. As we headed outside, I sent another quick message telling

her about our morning workout plans. Maybe we could meet up later so I could fill her in on last night’s drama.

Her response came almost immediately. She cursed me colorfully for waking her this ungodly hour” but mentioned she could drop by for breakfast since

it wasn’t a formal event.

Dawn was just breaking as we stepped outside, the sun peeking over the mountains while a light mist still clung to the grass, giving everything a dreamlike

quality.

“At least those fancy ladies won’t spot us back here,” I nudged Alistair. “Unless they’re pressing their faces against windows with binoculars right now.”

“No chance,” he laughed. “Guest rooms all face the front. That’s why we snuck out the back way.” The three of us shared a conspiratorial grin, pleased with our little escape.

Alistair led us to a training area behind the castle with top-notch equipment and a winding mountain path. After warming up, we hit the trail hard. The physical exertion felt amazing after last night’s tension-filled social minefield.

During our water breaks, I got to know Rowan better. Turned out he was the royal Delta’s son, a position that not only brought honor but gave him skills to protect the royal family – especially his mate, the future Alpha King. He explained he’d always thought he’d only be attracted to men, but now accepted their third mate would be female. I’d never really thought about how a multiple-mate relationship would work, but it sounded fascinating.

The scenery was absolutely stunning. We eventually reached that lake I’d seen from Alistair’s window photo. When we found the ancient pine tree Id admired, I asked Alistair to snap a picture for my friends back home my way of saying ‘still thinking of you” without actually calling.

Alistair also wanted a photo of me standing between him and Rowan. I felt a twinge of guilt but couldn’t help laughing. He’d definitely get responses from the guys before I even had a chance to check my phone.

I understood why limited contact was part of training, but the disconnection stileft an emptiness in my chest. I hadn’t even answered their letters yet – those messages full of guilt and apologies. Reading between the lines, I could tell they must have seen me at my most vulnerable after the attack. I wished I could make them understand this wasn’t their fault. The real culprits were Acacia and her minions. And yes, me too for having the ability to protect myself but choosing to suffer silently instead.

That was a mistake I wouldn’t repeat. No matter what threats Acacia’s father mad. I would never again stand by while she hurt any pack member. She had no right to hurt others, even if she somehow became Luna. Those kinds of action wouldn’t fly anymore not on my watch.

As we finished our workout, we cut through the maze where Alpha King Nathand dropped the royal family bombshell on me, then climbed the steps to the main entrance platform.

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Chapter 97: I Swear She Did That On Purpose

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I crossed our makeshift finish line first, naturally. No way was I letting either of them win without a fight. Our friendly competition had us all laughing. regardless of who came in where.

“Jesus, shorty,” Rowan gasped between breaths. How do you move that fast on such tiny legs? It’s not right.” I smiled at the nickname – it meant he considered me a friend already. Nicknames always gave me that sense of belonging I craved.

“She did that on purpose,’ Alistair wheezed from behind. Every time I almost caught up, she d just… zoom off again.”

“You train like this every day?’ Rowan asked, eyes wide with genuine respect.

‘Not always this intense,” I shrugged. “But yeah, daily workout is non-negotiable. Gotta mix it up though, or your body gets too comfortable. I spoke casually, like this was common knowledge.

“That settles it,” Rowan declared, still panting. “I’m finishing work early to train with your little cousin from now on, Alistair, or I’ll never keep up.” We were still laughing as we walked inside, barely noticing our surroundings.

“Prince Alistair!” a shrill voice cut through our moment.?

The purple-haired woman from last night stood there with her entourage of perfectly groomed ladies. “We’ve been looking everywhere for you,’ she continued. “You disappeared so suddenly last night. Her wording cleverly suggested Alistair might have spent the night with her before sneaking out at dawn. The manipulation was so obvious it was almost impressive.

*Evelyn and I decided to get some exercise in early,” Alistair replied coolly. “Some things take priority. Maintaining training routines is essential – not everyone trades physical conditioning for beauty sleep. His tone was polite but left zero room for misinterpretation.

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