The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0110

Rik walks up, smiling at my expression. I’m sure I look like I am in awe, and I am. It’s beautiful. He takes my hand and walks us inside. I’m surprised and happy to see Tamara at the hostess stand.

She smiles as we walk in. “Alpha, Lu…Cara, welcome to Ethereal.”

“Tamara.” I smile at her. “It’s so good to see you again.”

She smiles at me and gives Rik an apologetic look. I wonder what that’s about.

“Please, follow me.” She says and leads us to a private booth in the back. As we walk through, I notice that the restaurant, which wasn’t exactly loud to begin with, goes silent as diners watch us pass. Everyone nods their head in deference.

to Rik.

We are seated in a semi–circular booth giving us the ability to sit side by side and also look out over the surrounding forest. “If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to let me know.” Tamara says as she hands us our menus.

takes my hand in his as we begin to look over our menus. “Is it always like that for you?” I ask, never

to me. “Like what?” He

in here. Everyone

it was for both

would people show deference to

looks at me as if I’m missing something important. “You’re a Guardian.” He says as if it’s obvious.

gives me the barest of looks, just enough to not be considered rude, she makes a point of looking Rik

disrespected too and wants to put this she–wolf in her place. But before I can say anything, Rik looks up, giving her a brief glance and smile.

turns to

“Sure.”

you want wine?”

the wine menu. “Red, right?”

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red?” I ask,