The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0235

There was a tense moment when Rik told Cara that she could take charge of those individuals since she would be in the bunker as well. Cara immediately challenged Rik, telling him that she would not be sitting the battle out.

They went back and forth until Anders laughingly looked at Clint. “Looks like my son will have to learn the same lesson that Lily taught me so many years ago.”

Clint just smiled. “I definitely wouldn’t bet against Cara on this one.”

While they talked, I moved over to the food table. I wasn’t hungry but the talk of vampires, fighting and the very real possibility of losing friends in this battle was distressing me. I could feel Liam watching me, even though he was involved in the discussions. I knew he could feel my feelings through the bond.

I grabbed a bottle of water and took a sip. Clint wheeled up next to me. “How are you doing kid?”

“I’m fine.” I said, not wanting to cause more problems.

“How about you tell me the truth.” He said looking up at me.

I felt the tears burning in my eyes and squeezed them shut trying to keep them from falling. “I’m scared.” I whisper to him.

be

for me. They don’t know about you and Cara.

off. “Don’t you fucking think about leaving me. I’ll hunt you down and bring you back.” Liam says from across the room.

I

with me.” He keeps hold of my hand and leads me

to eliminate the threat that we know is coming. Otherwise, they could come for us when we don’t expect it and either Cara or I, or maybe both of us, could end up

this time. “Over my

doesn’t come to that. But the reality

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two Alphas that now have enhanced abilities because they are mated to Guardians. This is our best chance.” Clint tells the

understand you are scared.”

off. “But I’m a Guardian. I’m supposed to be stronger than

than you give yourself credit for. You survived seven years with them and are still willing to fight. I don’t see you wanting to hide. Your first instinct is to protect those around you by leaving. That’s what Guardians do. We protect. And from now on, we’ll increase

I lean over and hug him.