The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0102

Overnight, I tossed and turned, thinking of Rik’s question. I really want to say yes. I want to get to know him. It’s a risk, if we begin dating. If he’s not my mate, it may cause issues with my mate in the future. But, as of now, I will be his

Guardian. Getting to know him is important. And I’ll make sure to maintain my boundaries.

I finally fall asleep early in the morning but wake at my normal time. It’s time for me to get back to training. I know my father will not agree, and possibly Rik won’t either. But I can’t continue to sit around.

I get dressed and head outside just as the other warriors begin to show up. Rik isn’t here yet, so I walk up to the others and greet them. I get a lot of high fives, welcome backs, good to have you back on your feet, the usual greetings when someone has been out for a while.

“Cara? What are you doing out here? You should be resting.” My father asks.

“Dad, I need to get back to training. I need to start building my strength again.”

will be plenty of time for that next week. For now, you need

not how you trained me, sir.” I use sir instead of calling him dad as an acknowledgement of

me not to argue with him. Well, guess what dad. You didn’t raise me to give up or give

field has gone silent. The warriors are watching to see which Guardian will win

are your words, not mine. That is how I’ve been taught. That is how I train. Push through

palpable. I feel heat at my back and smell the scent of brownies. Rik has arrived. I’m not sure if he is supporting

and puts his hand on his shoulder. “She doesn’t just look like Lily, she acts

father doesn’t say anything, and Anders continues. “Better to have her in training and under your supervision than to have her go off and try to train on her

my father give in, his shoulders slumping in defeat. “You’re right old friend. She’s as tough and stubborn as her mother.” His next statement is for me. “As your trainer, if I think you’ve had enough, you listen, do you

sir.” I smile at my dad before turning to Rik. His brows are furrowed. “Are you going to argue with me about training

and takes a step back. “Nope,

pansies, let’s see what you’ve got. Rik. Cara. You’re up first.”