The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0425

I walk into the room, closing the door behind me. I go sit in the chair beside her bed, taking her

hand.

“Hello, Luna.” She says and her voice is hoarse.

“Paisley. I spoke to Gamma Sirona. Is there anything I can do?”

“No. I was hoping that it wouldn’t be this bad, but.

I reach out, touching her arm. “You can take as long as you need. I’ll help you in any way you need. Everyone in the pack will. That’s the kind of pack this is, we help each other.”

“Thank you, Luna.” She’s quiet for a moment, then looks up at me. “You’ve seen the mate bond on both sides. What you have with Alpha Eli makes it seem like the mate bond is special, good, what we’re told as pups that it’s supposed to be. What I had with your father was not that. He wasn’t a bad mate, but he wasn’t a good mate either. But now, knowing what he did to your mother and to you, I don’t know that I could ever trust the mate bond again.”

“When I met Eli, I didn’t want a mate. I didn’t want to suffer the way I watched my mother suffer for years. It felt like she was forced to endure a life that she no longer wanted.” I shrug, looking at

her.

Eli is different. I don’t think it’s the bond that makes the difference, I think it’s

of the bond. I fell in love with the person he is. The things that he believes in are the things that I believe in. that I want in my life. His dreams

through. but don’t completely rule out the possibility of finding your second chance mate. Who knows, you may find your fated mate. But heal first, focus on your son,

for you.

reach down and gently hug her. “I’ll be back to check on you tomorrow. And your

leave the hospital. I head over to

“Cammy!”

+15 BONOS

She looks exhausted.

know we’ve added a bunch of people, what do you need?” I

the day?” She says jokingly.

I think we could all

Beta Amber sent some folks out to get food. Gamma Noah

able to stock up and prepare food

chaotic for a while, but…”

used to that around here,

will be talking to

for you very quickly.”