The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 137: You Are Indeed a Bit Scary Evelyn's POV 75% 'To me, you're just normal people," I cut him off. "I actually find guys easier to understand. It's girls and all their weird social rules that confuse me. I'm more into training and running than gossip." Robert glanced at the crescent moon peeking through the trees. "It's getting late should take you home. Your uncle would kill me if he knew I kept you out this long." "Uncle Conrad isn't who you should worry about," I smirked. "Did you already forget I nearly knocked you out with one punch?

"Trust me, that's something I'll never forget," he said, finally giving me a genuine smile. "You really are kinda scary." "Good. Remember that." I shifted to a more serious tone. "Since Aria's got a date omorrow and you're apparently stalking my house anyway, why don't you pick me up for the run? Would Brandon mind?" *He wouldn't mind at all, Robert said, then muttered, "Unfortunately." "We usually get there early to set up the bonfire site, he explained. "We make two trips. That okay with you?" 'Sure, whatever works." I shrugged.

'Just text me when it's time." As we reached my front door, I added, "Thanks for running with me tonight. I just didn't feel like being alone." I stepped forward and gave him a quick hug. He hesitated before hugging me back and dropping a light kiss on top of my head. Like I said," he murmured, "I'd do anything for you. Honestly, I'm glad it was me with you tonight instead of Peter." I laughed against his chest, feeling his heartbeat, then gave him one last squeeze before letting go. 'I'll remember that," I pointed at him, then jogged up the porch steps and went inside.

The house had returned to normal, no trace of the command center from earlier. I wondered if Robert had noticed anything unusual. He's picking me up tomorrow and taking me to prep the bonfire site, I reported through our mind link. Time still TBD, I'll find out in class tomorrow. Everything's ready to go, Conrad responded. But are you prepared for what might happen? You won't be able to tell who's innocent and who's the enemy. You might have to fight people who've been friendly to you. Honestly, I can't give you a solid answer, I admitted, conflicted emotions rising.

W can really prepare for betrayal, even if you're expecting it? That's exactly what makes you valuable on this mission, Taric chimed in. We'll do erything we can to protect innocent people, but we can't guarantee perfect success. If you see any danger signs, call for backup Immediately. Thanks for the support, I replied. This has been a hell of a learning experience. Don't talk like you're saying goodbye, Conrad scolded. We still don't know what weind tomorrow. The goal is to take down the entire organization at once, but we might only catch some brainwashed underlings.

I smiled as I headed back to my room. After changing into pajamas, I grabbed anket and pillow and knocked softly on Aria's door. "Who is it? her muffled voice answered, sounding half-asleep. 1/3 09:54 Mon, Jan 12 Chapter 137: You Are Indeed a Bit Scary 'Can I crash with you tonight?" I asked quietly. 'Doesn't feel right to be apart before something this big goes down." 75% "Of course!" The door swung open immediately. Aria stood there with messy hair ut surprisingly alert eyes. She pulled me into a hug, which I returned tightly.

With everything uncertain ahead, I needed someone I could trust nearby. "Are you really ready for tomorrow?" she asked as we settled on her bed. 'You'll be alone with those people, and we have no idea what they re planning. 'Yes and no, I laughed softly, fatigue catching up with me. 'It would help to know what you're thinking, she squeezed my hand. "I feel like you haven't told everyone everything about your talks with Robert.' "What bugs me, I traced random patterns on her bedspread, 'is how Robert keeps hinting I'll be some important person's mate, like he can see my future.

But whenever he mentions it, there's this pain in his eyes I can't quite place." I looked up at her. He basically admitted they're up to something secret in the forest, just not what exactly. It's like he's fighting some intense internal battle." 'I don't think his interest in you is random, Aria sat cross-legged. A guy doesn't keep chasing a girl who's rejected him unless he's got another agenda. And Peter's little chat with you clearly rattled him. Maybe there's a split in their group? She bit her lip thoughtfully. Should I join your morning workout?

I could get a better read on how they interact." "That could work," I considered. 'But the more time I spend alone with Robert, the more he might reveal." Eventually we agreed: she'd be up when I left, letting Robert see she was keeping an eye on me, but I'd still go alone to try getting more information before things escalated tomorrow night. The clock showed past midnight as we tried to sleep with little success. I tossed and turned, mind racing with mixed anticipation and worry. We'd spent months on this mission, finally gathering enough intel to move forward.

Last night when the team was finalizing plans, the house thrummed with tension. Many had worked this case for years and were desperate to end it to find the rogue leader and either eliminate him or at least make significant progress. Our world is vast, and werewolves are everywhere. Hierarchy is natural for us, and when everyone fulfills their role, the whole group thrives.?

- But there are always those who see leadership as purely about power people will never become true leaders because they fundamentally misunderstand what leadership means ensuring every pack member is safe and healthy, putting the group's needs above personal gain. . I stared at the stars outside the window, my thoughts drifting. If Alpha King Natin was right if this rogue leader really did have royal blood and nursed resentment over privileges he felt cheated out of then we faced a dangerous enny.

In a direct fight, his bloodline alone would give him an edge, not to mention his lifetime of hatred and vengeance driving him to win at any cost. Many enemies truly believe their actions are justified, their goals righteous, and at everyone else is against them. We can't fall for their delusions, but we need to understand their thinking to find weaknesses and beat them. As dawn broke, Aria and I got up together, both obviously running on empty aftea sleepless night. 2/3 09:54 Mon, Jan 12 The Lightning Wolf Chronicles admin