The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0410

“Amber, you’re a great warrior. Why are you so nervous?” Grace asks and I swear I see Amber’s lip tremble. If it’s this stressful for her to compete, I’ll remove her.

It’s Carlos who answers. “She’s afraid she’ll disappoint both of you.”

“Amber, you’re here. We’re already proud of you. You have nothing to prove to us.” Grace says.

taking her hands.

Amber looks up at her. “You’ve given me so much and I want to prove that I was worth your time and energy. But I’ve never done this before.”

“Amber, I wouldn’t have chosen you if I didn’t think you could handle it. But, if you don’t want to compete, I can pull your name from the competition.” I tell her.

Her head whips up. “Oh no! I’m competing! I just want to make you proud is all.”

“Well, then. No worries, we are already proud.”

After breakfast, we make our way to where Carlos will have his battle. Today, there are only 448 contestants. Any acting Beta, retired Beta or person over 18 with Beta blood can battle today, so some packs, like ours, have two contenders.

go cheer on Amber. You stay and watch Carlos.”

kiss her before

know how she does.” She turns and winks at me before moving to

her battle will

back in time to see Carlos enter the ring. He is calm and quiet as he stands, waiting for the fight to begin. As his Alpha, I can feel his nerves, but I can also feel how he pushes them aside so he can focus. He’s always been this way and while I love having him as my–Beta,

fantastic

Beta, on the other hand, is a show boater.

the ring, holding his fists up in the air, trying to get

is called, the other Beta comes in hard and fast. Carlos

punch right to his gut, before

hit has him rethinking his next

+15 BONOS

jab to the ribs, but it gives

to get up. He wipes his hand across his lips, spitting blood before getting back to his feet and rushing at Carlos again. Carlos side steps him, swinging around to swipe his legs out from under him. When the Beta hits the ground, Carlos swings a fist, slamming

to get back to his feet. Santiago is threatening his Beta that if he doesn’t get up, he’ll

on the offensive. He begins punching the Beta mercilessly. He hits his gut, his ribs, his kidneys, his head until the Beta