The Lightning Wolf Chronicles Novel

Chapter 82: How Could I Be Related to the Royal Family? 78% 1 Evelyn's POV The question about my mother hit me like a physical blow. I felt my breath catch as tears threatened to spill. Of all topics, this was the last I expected. "Almost nothing." I admitted, my voice unsteady. "In Polaris City, mentioning her was basically forbidden. Like some kind of taboo no one would break." I quickened my pace, hoping to change the subject, but Nathan wasn't about to let it drop. "This conversation is directly connected to your mother," he said, his tone gentle but determined.

"But the story starts much earlier. You're old enough now to understand your true heritage." 'I'm just a Beta's daughter, and the second child at that," I said with confusion. There's nothing special about me." "Quite the opposite. He stopped walking, turning to face me. "The truth about your background is far more complex. Remember those extra tests during your hospital stay? Even then, I had my suspicions, based on your extraordinary abilities and what I saw during your trials. "My trials?" I frowned. "Weren't those tests designed for all candidates?" His lips curved slightly.

"We needed a way to evaluate your abilities without drawing attention. Taric, Conrad, and I created those challenges specifically to test your reactions." He winked. "You should be thanked' for your 'contribution' to our future selection process." "After day one, I knew Adam was right about your potential. But when you defeated Alistair in wolf form, that confirmed everything. Even without his full princely powers, Alistair should have been able to withstand your attack. Only someone with royal Alpha blood could beat him so easily." I stared at him, stunned.

"Are you saying I have royal blood? How is that even possible?" "It's not a theory," he stated firmly. "It's fact. You are my aunt Eleanor's granddaughter. In other words, you're my niece, Alistair's cousin." The revelation hit me like a sledgehammer. I followed Nathan mechanically through the maze, trying to process what I'd just heard. 'So Elliot is..." "By blood, he's my nephew too," Nathan nodded. "But in royal bloodlines, firstbo daughters have special significance. This isn't just about status - it involves inherited abilities." My heart raced.

Would Nathan finally tell me about my mother? No one in Polar not even Luna Isabella, had dared mention her, fearing my father's reaction. All I knew was that I looked like her, and Elliot had inherited her hair lor. Let's sit, Nathan gestured toward an elegant stone bench. "This might be easier take in if you re seated. Only then did I notice we'd reached the maze's center. Six exits led in different directions from a circular clearing The surrounding hedges housed beautiful flowers in neatly trimmed recesses.

Shepherd's hooks hung with wind chimes and rystals that caught the sunlight, giving the space a magical quality. Stone benches encircled the open area. I could imagine children playing here yes ago, having pretend tea parties and adventures "Thought you might like this place, Nathan smiled. "My mother and aunt spent uch of their childhood here. Let me start from the beginning. Feel free to ask questions." I nodded, equally nervous and eager to finally learn about my family. "Does Alistair know we're cousins?" I asked suddenly.

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