The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 65: Just Complete the Entire Course Evelyn's POV He turned and left, shutting the door behind him. 075 I changed into black training pants, a deep blue sports bra, and a black jacket with the Sentinel emblem. The clothes fit surprisingly well. I dashed to the bathroom for a hair tie and managed to wrangle my now-short hair into a tiny ponytail, making it to the hallway just within Taric's three-minute deadline. He didn't even glance at me, just turned and continued down the corridor, pointing to a room near the main staircase. "Your floor supervisor's room," he explained briefly.

"See her if you need anything. Seraphina's been here for years and will help you perform at your best. You'll meet her before dinner. Male section's at the other end, same setup. Let's see the living areas first, then the outdoor training grounds." I followed Taric down the main staircase, taking in the dark carpeting and intricately carved oak handrails. The craftsmanship seemed almost too fancy for what I'd expected from a training center. "This way," Taric nodded, turning right into a wide corridor. *Study area and meeting rooms," he explained as we walked.

"If your bedroom's too distracting, come here. Outside visitors are only allowed in this section, and only if I approve first." The interior struck a perfect balance between tradition and modern design - wooden panels blending seamlessly with contemporary lighting. We passed a library with floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with books. "We don't just train warriors, we train thinkers," Taric said. "Every mission needs proper planning. Improvisation usually means disaster." I nodded, mentally filing this away.

This approach was completely different from my previous training in Polaris, which had focused almost exclusively on physical skills. We pushed through another set of double doors, and I nearly gasped. Outside stretched an enormous training complex with a massive swimming pool, several hot tubs, and fitness equipment scattered around. Through a row of tall oaks in the distance, I could make out climbing frames. 'Basic rules are simple, Taric stopped and faced me. 'Up at four, breakfast before five, training starts at six sharp. Dinner's at eight, and if you're late, nobody saves food.

Lights out at ten, no exceptions. We train the elite of the elite, not slackers." "I can handle that," I said firmly, hoping it was true. After weeks in a hospital bed, my body clock was totally screwed up. "What about weekends? Is the schedule different?" "Training happens every day," he replied. "Weekends have modified schedules with some free time on one day. But as a probationary 1/3 18:23 Sat, Jan 10 Chapter 65: Just Complete the Entire Course member, you'll need to earn permission to leave." His eyes narrowed slightly. "Some have tried sneaking out. It always ends badly.

This territory is isolated and monitored. Don't waste your time trying. Rule-breakers get called out in front of everyone." I swallowed hard. This was clearly a warning not to try sneaking out to see Nadia or the guys. "Hey Taric," I asked after a moment, "how do people address you here? I've noticed other warriors don't call you by name. I don't want to stick out more than I already do." He raised an eyebrow. "You're naturally someone who stands out, kid. Sixteen years old, personally escorted by the Alpha King? That's enough to draw attention.

As for what to call me, I've already stated my expectations, and they don't change based on who's around." He turned and continued walking, leaving me frustrated and confused. Was that his way of saying "be yourself"? "By the way," he added suddenly, "in two weeks, Luna Queen Selena wants to see you at the castle. You'll be excused from training, and they'll send proper clothes." "Wait, what?" I blinked. "Is that an invitation or an order? Why does she want to see me?" "All I know is you'll spend the day and evening there," he answered flatly, like this was perfectly normal. Great.

Another reason for the other Sentinels to see me as different. We passed through a hedge opening and reached the training grounds. The size took my breath away - at least three football fields, divided into different training zones. The center held combat platforms and weapon racks, surrounded by various obstacle courses: high walls, balance beams, water pits, wire nets, and complex climbing structures. Everything was clearly designed for werewolf abilities, with distances and heights way beyond human scale. "Holy crap!" I couldn't help exclaiming, taking a few steps forward.

"This makes Polaris City's facilities look like a playground!" A circular track wrapped around the entire field, its surface changing from swamp to sand to rocky terrain as it went. There was even a mock city area with buildings of different heights for urban mission training. The corner of Taric's mouth twitched upward. "You seem impressed. Today we'll assess your current physical condition to establish a baseline." He pointed to a set of obstacles. "This test area measures your power, endurance, and adaptability.

Looks basic, but it'll exhaust ordinary warriors." I studied each obstacle carefully: ten-foot wooden posts standing with irregular spacing; a thirteen-foot smooth wall with barely any handholds; hanging rings suspended high above; plus water pits and crawl spaces. 2/3 18:23 Sat, Jan 10 Chapter 65: Just Complete the Entire Course E For someone my size, these would be especially tough. The jumps between posts would challenge even tall werewolves, and at five-foot- two, I'd need a completely different approach. "Any specific goals for this test?" I asked. "Time limits?

Ways to fail?" "For now, just finish the whole course," Taric answered. "We'll set specific goals based on today's performance." I bit back a sigh. He never gave straight answers. Instead of complaining, I needed to focus on the challenge ahead. Proving I could adapt was more important than getting clear instructions. I took my place at the starting line, took a deep breath, and surveyed the obstacles. Tougher than expected, but I wouldn't back down. I gave Taric a quick nod to show I was ready. "Begin," he said simply.

I sprinted toward the first obstacle, my mind already calculating the best approach for my size and strengths. Comments 1 NO Write Comments SHARE 3/3 18:23 Sat, Jan 10 The Lightning Wolf Chronicles admin