The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 31: Should Be Some Kind of Test Evelyn's POV When I pushed through the pack house door after my morning run, everyone was already finishing breakfast in the dining room. "Evie, where'd you go?" Nadia spotted me first, worry written all over her face. "Just a run." I wiped sweat off my forehead. 'Figured I should train more with the selection coming up." "Go shower and change, Luna Isabella said. "We're heading to the training field soon to prep for what's coming." I nodded and jogged upstairs. When I came back down in my gear, everyone was clustered by the door.

Prince Alistair had changed into training clothes too, which caught me off guard. "You're training with us?" I couldn't help asking. Alistair smiled. "Why not? Been a while since I had a decent workout. His eyes found mine. "Plus I'm curious to see what Polaris's young wolves can do." Something about the way he looked at me made my skin crawl. I stepped back automatically and bumped into someone - Magnus. "Easy there," he said quietly, steadying me with one hand. The training field was packed. Besides our usual group, half the pack had shown up to watch.

With only days left before the real selection, the pressure was getting to everyone. "Warm-up first, Elliot called out, starting an easy jog around the perimeter. During the run, I noticed Alistair staying close behind me. His footwork was smooth, effortless - this level of training was probably child's play for him. Every time I glanced back, he'd flash me that polite smile. Being watched like that bugged the hell out of me. I picked up the pace, trying to put distance between us. That's when I realized the triplets had somehow formed a protective wall around me.

'What are you guys doing?" I frowned. "Nothing," Lucian said casually. "Just getting crowded out here. Don't want you getting bumped around." I rolled my eyes. The field was huge where was the crowding? But I let it slide and focused on my warm-up. - Halfway through training, I spotted someone walking toward us. Middle-aged guy with a confident stride and this aura that screamed danger. Years of combat had left their mark - you could see it in how he moved. 1/3 18:12 Sat, Jan 10 Chapter 31: Should Be Some Kind of Test Everyone else noticed too.

Training gradually slowed as people tried to figure out who this was. "Sentinel Conrad," Alistair called out as the man approached. "You made good time." Sentinel? My heart jumped into my throat. An actual Sentinel! The guy - Conrad stopped in front of us. Maybe thirty years old, stern face, but it was his eyes that got me. Sharp as a hawk's, like they could see straight through any bullshit. Simple black uniform, nothing fancy, but he radiated power. "Yes, Your Highness. Conrad nodded slightly. His voice carried that deep authority that made you want to stand straighter. "Got here early.

The other Sentinels are checking the pack borders, setting up for the selection." So that was it. I tried to keep my excitement locked down. All my life I'd heard stories about Sentinels, but this was my first time seeing one up close. These were the elite - the ones who kept the werewolf world safe from whatever lurked out there. "Since you're here," Alpha Adam stepped forward, "why not watch these kids train? Everyone here's planning to try for the selection. They're our best." Conrad's gaze swept over all of us, pausing on me for a second.

That scrutiny made me automatically straighten my spine. "Fine." He nodded. "Keep going. Pretend I'm not here." Right. Like anyone could ignore a Sentinel watching. The rest of training cranked up to eleven - everyone desperate to show their best stuff. Me included. My sparring with Sophia turned fierce, every move executed with everything I had. Sweat dripped down my face, muscles shaking from the intensity, but my focus was laser-sharp. This was what I'd always wanted. Becoming a Sentinel, protecting people, seeing what was beyond our pack borders.

Now that the dream was this close, how could I give anything less than everything? When training ended, we were all gasping for air. Sentinel Conrad stood in the same spot, expression unreadable. "Rest for ten minutes," he said suddenly. "Then line up." Everyone exchanged looks. Nobody knew what was coming next. I wiped my sweat and stepped aside, Nadia handing me water. "What do you think he's planning?" she whispered. "No clue." Though my heart was racing with anticipation. Magnus walked over, studying Conrad thoughtfully. "Has to be some kind of test.

Sentinels don't just call formations for fun." "A test?" Lucian frowned. "Now? Isn't the selection still days away?" 2/3 18:12 Sat, Jan 10 Chapter 31: Should Be Some Kind of Test "Maybe he wants to size us up early," Orion said. : 75 Whatever it was, I was ready. I drained the water bottle and stretched out my stiff muscles. No matter what Sentinel Conrad had planned, I'd give it everything. Ten minutes flew by. Conrad looked at our reassembled group, the corner of his mouth twitching in what might have been a smile. "Good, everyone's accounted for." His voice carried across the field.

"I'm Sentinel Conrad, running this selection. Since I'm here early, figured I'd run a little test. Get a feel for what you can do." My pulse spiked. A test - I knew it! I clenched my fists so tight my nails bit into my palms. This was it. A chance to prove myself to a real Sentinel. Everyone held their breath, waiting for Conrad's next words. The air was thick with tension as we all wondered what this Sentinel would throw at us. Comments 5 3 Write Comments < SHARE 3/3 18:12 Sat, Jan 10 The Lightning Wolf Chronicles admin