The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0130

There’s an undertone to his question that I’m guessing relates to him knowing what has happened between Rik and I. So, I focus on the things that I’m willing to tell him.

“My shift was more difficult than usual, but Artemis was able to run for a couple of hours before Kai had us rest. Then she was pretty tired on our way home and since my shift back, she has been pretty quiet.”

He looks at me, focused on my progress rather than my scent. “What did Artemis say about her day?”

“She loved it. She has wanted to run with Kai for a while. And even though she’s not at full strength, she still had a great time running and playing today.”

“We’re going to grab some food. We just wanted to come over and say hello.” Rik says

before my father can redirect the conversation back to my scent. He steers me over to another table with a group of families that I’ve never met.

It’s a fun evening meeting new pack members and talking to some of the younger pups. They are all really sweet and I have fun listening to the moms telling stories about them.

Rik walks me home afterward. He leaves me with a lingering kiss. “Get some rest little guardian. Tomorrow, I plan to win our match and then I’ll be making sure everyone knows you’re mine.”

scent all over

smiles and turns me around.

match up. ‘How are you feeling Artemis?‘ I ask her. I’m wondering if there is any possibility of me actually beating Rik

from yesterday, but still not at full

today? Do I need to worry that this will

I’m not sure we’re strong enough to defeat him, not today. He’s a strong alpha. But we

for the show. I walk over to Dean. “So, what are the odds on how long it will take

1/2

+15 BONOS

me?” I ask.

he gulps. Oh, this ought to be good. “ Please know that I’m just the manager of the bets, it doesn’t mean that

be offended and take it out on me.” He

walks over. “Just so you know, my bet is

how long do you think I’ll last?”

An hour is respectable, but if his bet is the longest, what is everyone else’s? I turn back