The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99: We Should Train Together

Evelyn’s POV

Servers ushered us to our table as we nodded at guests along the way. I ended up sandwiched between Rowan and Alistair – apparently they thought I needed bodyguards on both sides. Being treated like I might break at any moment was getting on my nerves. If these people actually saw me fight, they’d

never look at me that way again.

The breakfast atmosphere was much more relaxed than last night’s dinner. People moved around freely, chatting with each other and occasionally

approaching the main table to speak with Alpha King Nathan and Luna Selena.

I was halfway through my berry pancakes when a girl in Sentinel training clothes walked straight up to me. She looked about my age, with an unmistakable

confidence that reminded me of Nadia on a mission.

“Did you really take down a whole warrior squad by yourself during selection?” she asked bluntly, no hint of hostility in her voice.

“Honestly, I don’t remember exactly, I admitted. “Everything was happening so fast, and I wasn’t keeping count.” I glanced at Alistair, hoping he might jump

The girl didn’t wait for his input. “No need to be modest. I’m Aria, Kendra’s daughter.”

“Everyone’s talking about you, but nobody has the guts to just ask.” Her eyes held both admiration and challenge.

I liked her immediately. This kind of straightforward honesty was refreshing after all the political games.

“Warrior Taric would know better than me,” I explained. “I just remember facing more opponents than most people. That’s all I know for sure.”

Aria cocked her head. “Every decent fighter keeps track of their record. If you’re as good as they say, shouldn’t you know your numbers?

She wasn’t challenging me, just being logical, but I realized how lame my answer must sound.

“You’re right, normally I would,” I acknowledged. “I actually love tracking my progress, but the selection was different. I’m only sixteen and needed special permission to even be there. If it hadn’t happened in Polaris City, Alpha King Nathan probably wouldn’t have approved my participation. I was more focused

on learning than counting wins.”

“So what did you learn?” Her eyes lit up with interest.

“Were you there?” I asked. “I feel like I would’ve remembered you, even in wolf form.”

Something about this girl clicked with me – maybe our similar warrior spirits. I guely heard someone mutter ‘we’ve completely lost her and now both of us are enchanted, but I barely registered it. Meeting someone who reminded me of Mark and Sophia gave me that sense of belonging I’d missed.

“Nope, missed it this year,” Aria replied. “But I’m definitely in for the next one. rn eighteen soon, and Dad says I can try finding a mate first. If he’s not around, then III hit the selection”

“Two exciting milestones to look forward to,’ I smiled.

“If you re only sixteen, why are you at the training center?” she asked directly,

I took a deep breath, pushing back flashes of Acacia and her accomplices. Alpha ing Nathan, Warrior Taric, and Warrior Conrad thought that with my academic progress, adjusted training here made sense. It was too good an opportunity to pass up I left out the part about being beaten unconscious – that would open a can of worms I wasn’t ready to deal with.

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She studied me for a moment, clearly sensing there was more to the story, but thankfully moved on. “What new techniques have you picked up there?”

“Basics are still king,” I replied, relaxing as we shifted to safer ground. “A lot of fighters forget that after they move up. I’ve been working on ground fighting – that’s my weak spot. Being small means I try to avoid getting taken down where size matters more. Doesn’t matter how good your technique is if someone twice your size has you pinned.”

Aria nodded. “We should train together sometime. My dad could set it up.”

“That would be awesome!” I said, genuinely excited. “New training partners always bring fresh perspectives.”

You’re never this pumped about training with us,” Rowan pretended to pout.

I already beat Alistair,” I teased. “And I smoked you in our morning run, so wheres the challenge?” I winked to show I was kidding.

Aria burst out laughing, her voice carrying across half the dining hall.

“Damn, I like you!” she said with open admiration. “How long are you staying at the castle? We really need to spar.”

“Heading back to the center sometime today,” I said with a touch of regret. “Alpha King hasn’t specified when yet.”

She turned toward Nathan. Alpha King, could I show Evelyn our training grounds I bet she hasn’t seen them yet.”

Looking back at me, she added, “We have several training areas, but the one near the castle is amazing – second only to the Sentinel center. Of course, us ordinary warriors’ aren’t allowed on your sacred training grounds.” She dramatically clutched her chest, grinning.

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