The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 18: There Are More Surprises Tonight Evelyn's POV The whole room went dead quiet when I stepped into the doorway. Every single person was staring at me, and I fought the urge to bolt back to my bedroom. Nadia kept a firm grip on my arm, basically holding me in place. "Holy shit... Milo breathed out first. "You look..." Lucian started, then just stopped talking entirely. "Incredible," Magnus finished, his voice rougher than usual. Orion didn't say anything at all, but the way he was looking at me made my face burn.

Elliot had this proud big brother expression going "Turn around, sweetie," Luna Isabella said gently. "Let us see the whole thing." I did a slow spin, feeling the blue fabric swirl around my legs. When I faced forward again, Luna Isabella was whispering something to Alpha Adam that made him chuckle. "Send me that video later," she laughed. "I've never seen these boys look so stunned." "Mom! All three triplets protested at once, which got everyone cracking up. "Magnus's got good taste," Diana nodded approvingly. "That dress was made for you." "Thanks," I mumbled, staring at my feet.

Alpha Adam checked his watch. "Raymond should be heading home soon. Don't think he'd want to walk into this scene." The mention of Dad killed the mood instantly. Everyone tensed up because they all knew how he felt about me getting any kind of attention. 'Don't sweat it, Magnus said, reading my face. "We set up more stuff at the pack house anyway." 'More surprises?' I blinked at him. "Obviously, Lucian grinned. "The party's just getting started." "Alright, pack it up," Luna Isabella started directing traffic. "Boys, go get the cars running." Everyone jumped into action.

Gifts got stuffed into bags, leftover cake went into boxes, decorations came down. Watching all these people 1/4 11:35 Thu, Jan 8 6 ... Chapter 18 There Are More Surprises Tonight work together just for me made my chest tight with gratitude. Elliot appeared beside me. "Just enjoy tonight, okay? You deserve this." *Elliot. 'Nope.' He held up a finger. "Today's your day. No arguing." Three cars were waiting outside when we walked out - Alpha Adam's sedan, Delta Griffin's truck, and the triplets massive SUV that I'd seen around but never been inside.

"You're with us," Orion said, opening the back door. The interior was even nicer than I'd expected. Soft leather seats, plenty of space, and that familiar scent of silver pine. I ended up sandwiched between Orion and Elliot in the middle row, with Nadia, Milo, and Lucian crammed into the back. "Comfortable?" Orion asked, his voice softer than usual. I nodded, trying not to think about how close we were sitting. 836 The drive to the pack house was smooth. Outside the windows, the sunset painted everything orange and pink.

I snuck glances around the car - everything was high-end but tasteful, showing exactly what kind of world these guys lived in. This is their world, I thought. Do I actually belong here? "What's going through your head?" Orion asked quietly. "Nothing much," I shook my head. "Just feels like a dream." "It's not a dream," he said seriously. "This is what you deserve." His words made my heart skip. I turned to look out the window, trying to get my emotions under control. "We're here!" Magnus announced. When we pulled up to the pack house, I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

The entire backyard looked like something from a fairy tale. String lights wrapped around every tree branch, twinkling in the gathering dusk. Colorful streamers and balloons floated everywhere. In the center of the yard, several grills were ready to go, with long tables loaded with food. A huge banner stretched between two silver pines: 'Happy Birthday Evelyn! May Your Sixteenth Year Be Magical!" "Oh my God..." I covered my mouth. "Like it? Lucian asked hopefully. 2/4 11:35 Thu, Jan 8 ta ... Chapter 18 There Are More Surprises Tonight : This is too much." My voice cracked.

'When did you guys do all this?" 'We've been planning for days, Milo said proudly. "The triplets came up with most of it we just helped execute." I turned to look at the three brothers, who all suddenly found their shoes very interesting. "Thank you,' I said, meaning every word. "All of you." "Quit standing around, Alpha Adam was already at the grill. "Let's get this party started!" What happened next felt like the best kind of dream. Alpha Adam took charge of the barbecue, flipping meat like a pro. Luna Isabella and Diana handled salads and sides while the boys set up tables and chairs.

"Can I help?" I tried to join in. "Today you're the guest of honor, Nadia pulled me back. "Your job is to sit there and look pretty." - She pointed to what was obviously the "birthday throne a chair decorated with ribbons and flowers. I had to sit there and watch everyone work, which felt weird but also amazing. Nobody had ever made this kind of fuss over me before. Orion dropped into the chair next to mine. 'Penny for your thoughts?" "Trying to figure out what I did to deserve all this," I said quietly. "Don't talk like that." His voice got intense. "You deserve everything good, Evie.

We were just too stupid to see it before." I looked at him in surprise. This was the most direct Orion had ever been about... well, anything. "The past is the past," I said. "What matters is right now." - He smiled an actual, real smile. "Yeah. Right now, and whatever comes next." "Dinner's ready!" Alpha Adam called out. Everyone gathered around the long table, which was loaded with grilled meat, roasted vegetables, salads, and drinks. Under the warm lights, everyone looked happy and relaxed. Alpha Adam raised his glass. "Before we dig in, let's toast our birthday girl one more time.

Evelyn, may your life shine as bright as tonight's stars." "Happy birthday!" everyone chorused. I lifted my juice glass, my heart full. "Thank you, everyone. This is the best birthday I've ever had." 3/4 11:38 TL Jan 8 N Chapter 18 There Are More Surprises Tonight a Disney was peext Steps got shared, jokes few around the table, and someone even started singing. For the first time in my life, I felt A 1 N Nagtwee Me I was part of a real famih the wax Nagad vare, hele not done yet. Now eves weet wach We grinned trees). The best surprises always come last.

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