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.

to look over our menus. “Is it always like that for you?” I ask, never having

me. “Like what?” He

was when we walked in here. Everyone getting quiet and watching you walk

shrugs. “I think it was for both of us, not

“Why would people show deference

if I’m missing something important. “You’re a Guardian.” He says as if

not be considered rude, she makes a point of looking Rik up

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. “Hey

turns to me. “Do

“Sure.”

you want wine?”

He turns back to the wine menu. “Red,

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you drink red?” I ask, because I honestly