The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0134

“Yes, I am Cara Nelson. It’s nice to meet you, King Ailduin.” Do I curtsy? Bow? I have no idea. But luckily he doesn’t seem offended by my lack of a gesture.

“May I have the name of your wolf Cara Nelson.”

Artemis pushes forward. “I am Artemis.” The king’s eyes brighten and a smile lights up his face. “Named after the Goddess of the Hunt I assume?” He asks her.

She nods her head in agreement. “It is my pleasure to meet you Artemis, the first Guardian born of two Guardians.‘

He turns to my father. Donovan has already pushed forward. “I am Donovan, Clint Nelson’s wolf. Guardian to Anders and father to Artemis.”

“It is an honor to see you again, Donovan, Guardian of Anders and father of Artemis.”

“What do you mean, again?” Donovan asks.

“I know you are here for answers. Those will take some time. Please, you must be hungry. Would you join me for lunch and afterwards we will begin the journey of finding answers to all of your questions.” He looks at Rik. “I assume that everyone is staying overnight?”

prepared to stay two nights if necessary.” Rik responds. King Ailduin looks even happier than before if that’s possible.

Please follow me.”

to a small dining room. An intricately carved rectangular wooden table sits in the center of the room. It is already set for us.

either side of his. They both move to their seats. As Rik and I begin to walk to the seats beside our fathers, we hear footfalls running down the hall. King Ailduin looks exasperated

“Aolis!” He walks over, lifting him up in a hug and swings the young

good to see you

puts him down, looking him over. “You as well. You’ve grown into quite a

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I last saw you.” He tells him. “Please, come meet my girlfriend and

of how Rik met King Ailduin and of Aolis’s rescue that brought him here. After hearing the story, I

could have asked for anything, but he used his favor to give me something that is invaluable to

me. I wanted you to have it.” His gaze was intense, and I couldn’t look away. Artemis pushes forward to show her

spell. I look away, but I see Rik smiling

to the library. While we were away, it appears that the fae have set us up with