The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0088

Chase tries his luck flirting with Lacey. “So, Lacey, got any plans for tomorrow night”

“Yep, the usual, headed to Dark Moon.”

“Want some company?” Chase asks her.

She gives him a fake smile and shuts him down. “I have some already, but thanks.”

She’s giving him the barest of answers when she responds, bordering on being rude. I can see Chase’s intrigue with her increasing. Chase is true to his name, and he loves the chase. Lacey doesn’t realize it, but she’s only making him more intent on getting close to her.

I focus my attention back on Cara. “Do you need a ride home today?”

She smiles at me. “No, I’m good, but thank you.”

The last few classes are the same. I walk her to her class, carrying her books. When the day is finally done, I walk her to her car. She unlocks it and with her hand on the door, turns to me. I’ve moved in close, desperately wanting to kiss her, but knowing she won’t want that here in such a public place. So, instead, I step into her space, forcing her to lean back against her car and I lean down to whisper in her ear. “Thank you for my invitation. I can’t wait to see you later my little guardian.”

heart rate increase. She swallows hard before answering, her voice a bit squeaky,

stepping back and walking away. When I get to my car, I turn and see that she hasn’t moved. I wink before getting into the

not going to tell my father that I’m joining them. I don’t want him to tell me to not come. I put on a pair of jeans, a black sweater and pair it

nearly run into my mother. “Hey mom.” I greet her and start to walk

memorial tonight?” I

wouldn’t go with my mother. I turn and take her hands in mine. “Mom, I can’t tonight, I have a date.” I smile

I see her frown. “A date?” Ok, that was an unexpected reaction.

a date,

sweetheart…” she stops, looking upset.

you look like that? I can go to

were serious about Cara Nelson. You made such a statement at your birthday with that dance and then you were

smile and hug my mom, before leaning back and looking at her. “Mom, my date is with Cara. She

her mouth opens in a “O” before her smile spreads across her face. “So she is your

doesn’t know it yet, but I think she’s feeling