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.”

for that next week. For

him dad as an acknowledgement of him leading the training and me being a trainee. I need

with him. Well, guess what dad. You didn’t raise me to

watching to see which Guardian will win this

won’t give you a break if you’re hurt or injured Cara.‘ Those are your words, not mine. That is how I’ve been taught. That is how I train. Push through the pain, push through the weakness, push through until you can get back on your feet. So that’s what I’m going to do. I’m

scent of brownies. Rik has arrived. I’m not sure if he is supporting me, or preparing to argue

“She doesn’t just look like Lily, she acts like her too,

say anything, and Anders continues. “Better to have her in training and under your supervision

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

Rik. His brows are furrowed. “Are you going to argue with me about training too?”

and takes a step back. “Nope, not me.” Then he grins

you bunch of pansies, let’s see what you’ve