The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 24: You Must Take Good Care of Her Elliot's POV "Not just disappointed," I corrected. "She sees right through us. Through this whole pack. And she's choosing not to be part of it anymore." "We gotta do something," Lucian said. "We can't just let her walk away." "Like what?" My voice came out flat. "Force her to stay? That'd just prove her point about-us using power to fix everything." "Then we change things," Orion said firmly. "Change this whole damn system." Magnus shook his head. "Easier said than done." 80 "Then at least start somewhere we can control," Nadia jumped in.

"Maybe we can't fix the entire pack overnight, but we can handle what's in our power." She hesitated, biting her lip. We all stared at her. "What?" Milo asked. "You guys need to investigate everything. Especially the school." Her voice got serious. "To hurt the Beta's daughter this badly without anyone noticing? Someone's got serious backing." "We will. But first things first." Magnus stood up, his expression hard. Orion and Lucian exchanged looks. "We need to talk to Dad," Magnus continued. "And the other leaders. They have to know about this." "Wait," I called out.

"Evie doesn't want - " "I know what she wants," Magnus cut me off. "But this goes way beyond personal stuff now. If someone's using their position to crush pack members, it's not just about Evie anymore." The triplets headed for the door. Orion paused at the threshold. "We'll be careful. Won't embarrass her or go against what she wants. But... we need the truth." They left, footsteps echoing down the hall. Soon I heard the Alpha's office door open, voices rising. "Why didn't you tell us?" That was Magnus, pissed and confused. 1/4 11:36 Thu, Jan 8 M...

Chapter 24: You Must Take Good Care of Her 80 "Because you never gave a damn," Alpha Adam's response was calm and direct. "Telling you would've just made things worse for Evelyn." I stood up, exhausted. "I'm heading back, I told Milo and Nadia. "Gotta try again. Maybe there's still a chance." Nadia's eyes filled with worry. "Take care of her. After all this, she's gonna shut everyone out again." I nodded and left the pack house. The sun was still brutal, but my mood was darker than when I'd arrived. Because I knew that no matter what we did, some things could never be fixed.

Trust, once shattered, doesn't just glue back together. And Evie's trust in this pack had been broken years ago. What we were doing now was trying to patch a bone-deep wound with a band-aid. But I had to try. She was my sister. I'd already lost her for too long. Evelyn's POV I spent the entire weekend holed up in my room like a wounded animal. Dawn runs were my only escape. While the world slept in darkness, I'd slip out and take the remote trails. Silver Pines looked ghostly in the moonlight, tree shadows swaying like doorways to another world. You can't hide forever, my wolf whispered.

I know. Just let me breathe for a minute. Every time I came back, hot breakfast waited on the kitchen table. Golden-edged eggs, crispy bacon, milk at the perfect temperature. Elliot's cooking had improved - every detail showed he cared. I ate in silence, then retreated to homework. Math formulas and history dates became my tools for avoiding reality. At least when solving problems, I didn't have to think about complicated relationships. Elliot tried countless times to reach me. He'd linger outside my door - I could hear his breathing, feel his hesitation.

Sometimes he'd knock softly, voice careful and probing. But I stayed silent, like an island refusing all approaching ships. Monday morning came too fast. I got up early, hoping to avoid everyone and go to school alone. But when I opened the front door, Nadia stood there waiting, dawn light turning her dark hair golden. 2/4 11:36 Thu, Jan 8 M... Chapter 24: You Must Take Good Care of Her 7 Her eyes lit up when she saw me. She rushed over and pulled me into a tight hug, her familiar jasmine scent wrapping around me like comfort. 80 "Knew you'd be up early, she whispered.

"So I came to ambush you." I couldn't help smiling. With Nadia, I never stayed angry long. Her care was different from the boys' genuine from day one, no guilt or compensation. Just simple protection. "Idiot," I pushed her away gently. "You should've slept in." "Yeah right," she linked our arms. "Those stupid boys aren't here, but I am. Don't even think about ditching me." We walked to school together, Nadia chattering to cheer me up. Her mom was researching some new healing herb. Milo had sent twenty texts yesterday, all asking about me. "Poor guy's working overtime," I teased.

"Don't let me mess up your relationship." "Shut up," Nadia bumped my shoulder. "Friends and boyfriends don't conflict. Besides, if he can't handle this, he's not worth it." School passed quietly. I kept my head down, picked corner seats, avoided crowds. The boys seemed to give me space, though I felt their eyes on me sometimes. After the last class, Nadia and I were heading out when we ran into Milo in the hallway. He looked awkward, sunlight streaming through windows and catching his golden-brown hair. "Hey," he scratched his head, flashing that trademark grin.

"What a coincidence." I knew this wasn't coincidence. He'd probably waited here forever, creating this "chance encounter." The boys' advance scout, testing my mood. But I didn't want to make things hard for Nadia. Milo's sunny personality was tough to resist, and I could see the hope in Nadia's eyes. "Really coincidental," I replied politely. "You two chat. I'm heading home." "Wait Nadia tried to stop me. "It's fine," I gave her a reassuring smile. "Enjoy your alone time." I quickened my pace toward the exit. Behind me came Nadia's sigh and Milo's whispered comfort, but I didn't look back.

Sunset painted the campus orange-red. Students left in groups, laughter floating in the air. This kind of ordinary, beautiful daily life was something I'd once wanted so badly. - As I passed that familiar storage room near the gate, I stopped. The room should've been silent, but sounds leaked out sharp laughter 3/4 11:36 Thu, Jan 8 b The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Chapter 25: But They All Revolve Around You! Evelyn's POV 200 Light leaked through the crack under the door. I pressed closer, holding my breath. The sounds gu dearer Pearla's sharp laugh, heavy breathing from several boys, and...

sobbing. A kid, couldn't be older than twelve, My heart hammered against my ribs. Can't walt anymore. I stepped back and kicked the door with everything I had. It slammed open with a loud crack. Three upperclassmen stood in a half-circle around Acacia, who had her hand gripping some skinny kid's face. His uniform was torn to shreds, tears streaming down his cheeks. "Let him go!" My voice shook with rage. . Acacia turned slowly, a sick smile spreading across her face. Her eyes weren't surprised they were satisfied. Like she'd been waiting for this. "Finally showed up," she said casually.

"Thought you'd keep us waiting longer." Ice crawled up my spine. "Since you're here," she patted the boy's shoulder, voice dripping fake sweetness, "you can go now. Good job." The kid looked up at me with guilty eyes that made my chest tight. His lips trembled. "I'm sorry..." Then he stumbled past me and ran. The door slammed shut behind me. One guy leaned against it, grinning like this was Christmas morning. The other two moved closer, eyes locked on me like I was prey. "You know," Acacia hopped onto a broken table, crossing her legs, 'planning all this took real effort.

Finding that little shits weakness, getting the timing right, making sure nobody else was around..." Each word hit like ice picks to my chest. "But it was worth it," she continued, eyes glittering with crazy. "You have any idea how long I've been waiting? Those boys following you around constantly do you know how annoying that's been? The first punch caught me in the stomach. Pain exploded through my abdomen and I doubled over, bile rising in my throat. Before I could breathe, another fist slammed into my ribs. 1/4 11:36 Thu, Jan 8 M admin