The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0092

I hadn’t even noticed that I’d leaned into him, drawing his scent into my nose until he leaned down nuzzling into my hair. “Little Guardian, I would love nothing more than to know what is going on in the beautiful head of yours, but I think we need to redirect your thoughts before our fathers come in and smell your arousal.”

It was like a bucket of cold water was dumped on my head. I leaped out of his arms as he chuckled softly. “Perhaps we can focus on dinner? How can I help?” He asks me.

I know my face must be scarlet in embarrassment, but I look around and get my bearings. The mac and cheese is almost done, so it’s time to make the salad. I get everything out to start chopping and plating the salads. I give Rik what he needs to set the table.

Dad and Anders come back in with the cooked steaks. They eye the two of us and Rik was absolutely right. It would not have gone over well if they had thought I Was

getting turned on by my future alpha.

I put a pat of truffle butter on each steak and after bringing everything to the. table, we sit. Anders and Rik sit beside each other opposite Dad and I, so I’m facing Rik. “This looks and smells delicious. Thank you both for including me tonight.” He says to both of us, but his smile is only for me.

I smile and duck my head as I focus on my food.

his attention to Rik. “So. You are mystery man,

to Dad and

Cara’s

your mother to date

Calista to date you?” I can tell

back. “Not like Lily wanted anything

“Your father and I weren’t exactly known for having a chaste dating

scoffs. “I wouldn’t call what we were

you know this story

his father before turning to mine. “No sir, I don’t believe I do.”

their silent conversations, almost like they are reliving the moment together while my father tells

“Well, your

best friends. One day your father

“It was like everything in the world just righted itself.”