The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0090

Since I don’t have training when I get home, I decide to take some extra time and get ready for tonight. I take a long soak in my tub, using the scents that Rik got me as one of my gifts. I light the candles and when I’m done, I rub the vanilla lotion into my skin. I take some time blow drying my hair into big thick curls and I put a bit of make up on. Not too much, I don’t want it to be too obvious that I’m making an effort.

I put on an olive colored long–sleeve sweater dress with a cowl next and black leggings before adding brown knee–high faux suede boots.

Last night when I had my idea to invite Rik for dinner, I had planned out my side dishes to go with our steaks. Since dad always grills steaks on Thursday, I decided to add some truffle butter to melt on top when they first come off the grill. Dad had gone to the store today and gotten everything on my list, which included what I needed to make lobster mac and cheese and a wedge salad. It’s not

still decadent.

Ethereal but by my home cooked standards, it‘

When dad rolls into the kitchen, he stops in his tracks. “Cara?”

I turn to look at him, ignoring his questioning stare. “Thanks for getting the lobster and truffle butter dad.”

Why are you so dressed

asking his father to join him at these dinners for years but Anders would never let him come. Supposedly this

a fancy dinner tonight?” He asks.

it’s his first time

first time inviting a

my life

the story you’re going

you have some steaks to be prepping or something?” I try

a breath and looked at my dad. “I’ll

+15 RONDS

to the door and brushed my hands down my dress. Why am I so nervous? I opened the door, a smile plastered on

Anders. Hi.

brow at my welcome. “You were

the kitchen. “Dad’s just getting the steaks out. If you hurry, you might be able to help with something.” He laughs and moves toward the kitchen. I close the door and lean against it. I feel like my nerves are already