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.

cheer on Amber. You stay and watch Carlos.” Grace says, knowing I need to be here for

kiss her before she

and let me know how she does.” She turns and winks at me

her battle

to begin. As his Alpha, I can feel his nerves, but I can also feel how he pushes them aside so

fantastic

brother’s Beta, on the other hand, is a show boater. He comes in like this is some sort of

around on his feet, shadowboxing around the ring, holding his fists up in the air, trying

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

a punch right to his gut, before turning around ready to go again.

his breath. The hit has him rethinking his next move. He wasn’t expecting Carlos to be that strong. Carlos gets in a defensive stance and waits

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the Beta comes in swinging again. Carlos takes a jab to the ribs, but it gives him the opportunity to punch the

yelling at his Beta 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

his Beta that if he doesn’t get up, he’ll lose his position as Beta in the pack. When he stands and turns

the Beta mercilessly. He hits his gut,