The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0180

I smile, my hands coming to rest on his neck and chest. “Thank you.” I say and I drift back to a dreamless sleep.

When I wake in the morning, he is gone but the blankets still have the warmth of his body on them, so I know he hasn’t been gone long. I sit up, realizing I need to use the bathroom and hoping I’m strong enough to get myself there.

I slowly slide off the bed until my feet are on the floor. This time, I hold on to the bed as I stand. My legs feel a little bit stronger and I use the bed as a crutch as I walk to the end. From there, I have about five steps until I get to the door of the bathroom. ‘You can do this, you can do this‘, I chant to myself.

Just as I’m about to take the first step, the door opens and a freshly showered Liam walks in. “Whoa, whoa, what are you doing?” He’s in front on me in three large strides, scooping me into his arms.

“I need a

to use the bathroom.”

‘Geez, I wasn’t gone that long and you were out when Cyran finally jumped down.” He says as he walks me to the bathroom. He sets me down in front of the toilet. Okay, I don’t care how weak I am, I’m not peeing in front of this man.

He looks at me, his eyes squinting. “I’m going to step outside, but the minute you are done, you let me know and I’ll come back and get you, deal?”

I smile, “Deal.”

have liked the door to be closed. Thankfully, I have to go so badly that it doesn’t matter. I finish up, and stand, using the counter to get to the sink. I’ve just turned the water on before he’s right

up for you. You will need to stay on bedrest again today and continue to

strength.”

he’s giving instructions before he leaves. “Are you

the city. My company offices are there, and I have to take care of some

I

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have been able to do some things electronically, but today there are things that I have to do in person. Dustin will be here and he will check up on you periodically while I’m gone. What can I get you to keep you entertained while I’m gone?

look at him in

to cover all the bases.” He smiles and my stomach

and music sound

nod, he picks me up and walks out of the bathroom. He stops

I can see he’s not terribly pleased with my

is fine.” He says before gently putting me on