The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 129: I've Never Been One to Be Easily Influenced Evelyn's POV 76% I felt a jolt. Taric and Conrad immediately erupted with commands and warnings in my mind. I fought hard not to react while they relayed this crucial intelligence to the team and Alpha King Nathan's warriors. Despite my splitting Headache, I couldn't block them out this was too important. - 'I'm so sorry," I said sincerely. "I can't imagine how awful that must have been. Were the people running with us last night all from your former pack?" "Just Brandon and Peter," Robert said, gaze distant.

"The leader who took over was ruthless. Cut off all contact with the outside world. Warriors punished anyone who resisted. Males joined their army, females taken somewhere else. Never saw them again. Few of us escaped, but no pack would take in 'deserters. Eventually wound up here." He shrugged, face blank but eyes filled with pain. I stood and held out my hand. "We've missed class anyway. You need to blow off team. Let's head back to the training area." He stared like I'd suggested something crazy. "I just told you my pack was attacked, my sister killed, and we abandoned our packmates.

And you want to go training?" 'Exactly." I nodded. "When emotions get heavy, nothing beats physical training. Plus, I need to change these clothes feel worse than being mid-shift. I winked, and his expression softened until he finally smiled and followed me. I could sense Taric nearby, watching everything. Robert's story was heart-wrenching, but I wasn't letting my guard down. If even half of it was true, someone needed to answer for it. We spent hours sparring - actual training this time, not just me venting emotions Robert had skills but couldn't match my speed.

Afterward, we grabbed food and found a spot to rest. "Thanks for today," he said, fidgeting with his wrapper. "Didn't realize how much needed to talk about it. We never discuss what happened, and nobody s ever asked." "No thanks needed,' I said, wiping sweat away. "But I should go. Mission stuff this weekend, plus makeup work for missing class." 1 I stood, and he followed. To my surprise, he wrapped his arms around my waist,lling me closer. His movements were gentle, giving me space to back away. For the mission's sake, I returned the embrace, letting my cheek rest again his chest.

He lowered his head, breathing deeply before kissing the top of my head. "You're making it hard to take things slow," he chuckled. "You know that?" "Sorry," I laughed. 'Must be a short-person hazard." "You're definitely not a kid," he said seriously. "But I think you're worth waiting. He kissed my head again before letting go. Want me to walk you back? That guy protecting you would love an excuse to tear me apart." I burst out laughing, the sound echoing through the trees. 'You've been perfectly decent, I teased.

'Hand holding and head kisses aren't mder-worthy offenses." 'Debatable, he shook his head. I've invaded your space and dumped my emotional baggage on you. Trust me, for some people, that's plenty." "Don't worry, I pointed toward the nearby building. "Aria's class is there. She'll be done soon, and we've got plans with Conrad tonight." 1/3 09:52 Mon, Jan 12 Chapter 129: I've Never Been One to Be Easily Influenced 4#76%L "Right, him too! Robert's eyebrows shot up. "He's a warrior, right? Is he gonna show up at my place because I was talking to you? I don't need warriors on my doorstep.

I laughed again. 'Don't overthink it. He knows about you and today." Robert's eyes widened. "He doesn't mind you skipping class with a guy who's obviusly into you? With the age difference and everything?" "First, he's not the micromanaging type." And my surveillance skills aren't easily spotted by amateurs, Conrad added through bur mind link. "Second, I continued, lifting my chin, 'he trusts my judgment. I've never been one to be easily influenced." I do trust your judgment, Conrad confirmed, but this guy? Not a chance.

He's been geting all day, and his thoughts aren't as gentlemanly as he's acting. Good thing you can fight. I'd love to see his face when he realizes you could take him down without breaking a sweat. He and Taric laughed in my head. Speak of the devil,' I tapped my temple, smiling. "I should go." Robert anxiously glanced around, genuinely worried Conrad might appear from behind a tree. "See you later." I turned and walked away. As soon as I rounded the corner, Conrad materialized at my side, moving so quickly he seemed to appear from nowhere.

'How are we handling the Victor information?" I immediately asked. "If Robert's lling the truth, the elders have been lying to Alpha King Nathan all along." "We're looking into it, shorty," Conrad said. "You did great today. Let's get back; smeone's been following you." He winked, making me chuckle. The moment I stepped inside, Aria rushed over and hugged me tight. Conrad walked past us to Taric, who was staring at a computer screen. "You're crushing me, I gasped. She loosened her grip. 'Sorry!" She pulled me to the couch. "Tell me everything. Don't leave me hanging gain.

I couldn't focus all day!* 'Seriously?" I sighed. "We can't always be together; that would look suspicious. you'd been staring at him, he never would ve shared that information." 'Did he say anything useful?" "Yes, I nodded. "Conrad and Taric have teams verifying it. He told me he, Brand, and Peter came from a pack that was attacked but never received help I detailed Robert's story, analyzing the gaps while watching Taric and Conrad sections. It sounds plausible,' Taric said without looking up. "The attack probably happen.

If the elders didn't report up, and the leader didn't know to contact Alpha King Nathan directly, this could've happened without anyone knowing. But here are too many unknowns." "The big question is: did Black Obsidian City Pack really take over Sunset City?onrad turned while opening food containers. That pack wasn't even under Alpha King Nathan, just near the northern border. Were they trained in Black Obdian's army? Did they leave on their own, or are they on a mission like us? He frowned. "We need to confirm if a pack was actually absorbed.

Does Alpha Vior know, or is someone using his pack's name to attack territories? Over the next weeks, Aria and I established a routine with Robert, Brandon, and ter. We'd train before classes and run on Thursdays. Even Ruby's group became less hostile not friendly, but not openly antagonistic. Robert never mentioned his pack again but texted daily. We avoided heavy topic We hadn't been alone since that day not sure if deliberate or just 2/3 09:52 Mon, Jan 12 B 76% Chapter 129: I've Never Been One to Be Easily Influenced scheduling.

When we met, he'd hold my hand or hug me gestures that weren't ke but felt like quiet declarations. The relationship was odd, but other guys stopped approaching me.? Aria said I'd been his target, but he didn't want to make it obvious. Meanwhile, she handled admirers from all directions, enjoying the challenge. Neither of us gathered much additional intelligence. We were in a holding patter hoping the Sentinels could extract more from our limited information. Comments 2 Write Comments SHARE 09:52 Mon, Jan 12 The Lightning Wolf Chronicles admin