The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0194

Rik looks at me and an understanding passes between us. These women, these Guardians, give their lives for those they love and protect. It’s not something either he or I am willing to live with. I’ll have to find a time to speak to him to see if he’s found a way to keep Cara from taking a bullet, real or metaphorical, for him.

Anders goes to follow Clint. They have been friends most of their lives. I pull Angel in and kiss her forehead. “Let’s open the wine. Would you like some?”

Cara dries her eyes. “I’m sorry, it’s a lot to find out that your mother made such a sacrifice for you.”

Rik runs his thumbs across her cheeks helping to wipe her tears. “Yes. It’s very difficult to know that someone you love would trade their life for yours.” He says to her and gives her a meaningful look. So, this isn’t a new conversation for them. I definitely need to speak to him about it.

Cara reaches out her hand. “I won’t be having any, but I’m happy to pour wine for everyone.”

steps away from me. “I’ve actually never had any.” She looks at me and shrugs as I hand

small of her back. “Why don’t you try it and see if you like one of them, there’s a white and

thing that our fathers have been doing for years. It’s only since Cara and

I can see the

order.”

of wine. “I can’t wait to meet my little Peanut. Did Cara tell you we’re having a

and Rik looks at us and mouths silently,

sniffling and looking like he just

$15 BONDS

out, which I’m guessing

walks over to him. “I’m