The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0145

I don’t know what to say to him. He has been so patient with me. So willing to wait and to take me as a chosen mate. But there can be no one for me but Rik.

He turns to me. I move out of Rik’s arms, closing the distance between us. “I’m sor…”

He cuts me off. “Don’t. You were always honest with me. I knew you wanted to find your mate and see if it would work. It was a risk I was willing to take.”

He looks at Rik over my shoulder before looking back at me. “You always wanted to find your fated mate. Rik is a good man. He’ll be a good Alpha and a good mate to you. And if he isn’t,” he looks back at Rik, “You know where to find me.”

He wipes the tears that I couldn’t contain off my cheeks. Then he pulls a box out of his pocket and hands it to me. “Happy birthday.”

I unwrap the present and open the box, my hands trembling. It’s a stunning silver locket overlaid with silver intertwined vines and in the center is an

emerald. “It’s beautiful.” z

He says.

was born. They look like they are my age. They are looking at each other with so much love in their eyes. On the right side is a picture of my mom holding

he could have found these pictures. I’m beside myself and the tears

go away for a while. Take

up wrapping his arms around her waist,

Liam. “I know this means a lot to

getting into his car and driving away. Rik and I stand and watch until his taillights are no longer visible.

asks turning me in his arms.

“As hard as that was, there was no other choice.” I look into

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before reaching into his pocket. “Would you like to

tuck the locket back in its box. Rik takes it and puts it into his pocket to hold for me. I take the gift–wrapped box and open it. It’s a large heart–shaped sapphire

him. “Kai and I wanted you and Artemis to know that you have our heart. I know my eyes

We say, my voice overlaid