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.”

of time for that next week. For

sir.” I use sir instead of calling him dad as an acknowledgement of him leading the

a warning. He’s telling me not to argue with him.

the word. The training field has gone silent. The warriors are watching to see which Guardian will

to fight through weakness. ‘The enemy 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

at my back and smell the scent of brownies. Rik has arrived. I’m not sure if

just look

have her in training and under your supervision than to have her go off and

stubborn as her mother.” His next statement is for me. “As your trainer, if I think you’ve

before turning to Rik. His brows are

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

pansies, let’s see what you’ve got.