The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0436

Well, I guess we can all assume that Ailduin and Anastasia have completed their mate bond. I’m not sure what else could make a man happy enough to cause this sort of change in the environment. I’d like to be aggravated about it, but since it’s not a bad thing, I know that if I had the power, the entire world would have shifted when I mated with Grace, I can’t really say

anything.

As everyone is adjusting to the fact that happy fae royalty means a plush landscape, Alpha Christopher comes out of the forest, looking a bit worse for wear. His hair is going in all different directions, he has pieces of what I think are twigs in his hair and on his clothes. He looks like either he or his wolf have been rolling around on the forest floor. Knowing the effect the sprites

have, I’m guessing I’m not far off the mark.

“Alpha Christopher.” Grace says, looking a bit alarmed. “Is everything alright.”

“Dear goddess above, those sprites.” He turns and we see Fanella at the edge of the forest,

waving at him.

He turns back to us. “I’ve been a single man since my mate died in childbirth with Anastasia. I never wanted to take another mate, but that sprite may make me change my mind. The things they can do with their light.” He looks back at Fanella. “I’m an Alpha wolf. I’m not a young, inexperienced man. I’m used to being in complete control of every aspect of my life. But that- that was…something else.”

“Alpha Christopher.” Grace says to him, trying to get his attention. “Perhaps you want to shower and maybe change your clothes before dinner. We’ll be eating in about 30 minutes.” My tactful.

mate says.

Liam, however, isn’t nearly so tactful. “You’re a fucking mess Alpha. Get upstairs and wash off whatever that sprite did to you.”

Alpha Christopher looks like he’s coming out of a trance. He looks down at himself suddenly realizing what a state of disarray he’s in. “Great idea. Perhaps you can show me which room is mine, Luna Grace.”

turns, I can see she’s trying hard

it always this interesting in your pack?” Rik asks as

out laughing and I can’t help but smile. It’s crazy,

crazy.

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for Ailduin. We explain that he is still busy, and Grace invites her to stay for dinner.

any more training this weekend. But we

tomorrow.” Grace suggests.

half day of training anyway. If nothing else. I’ll be practicing the

says.

to Alpha Christopher who is nowhere to be found. We all notice the mate mark on Ailduin’s

Christopher finally returns, he tells us that Fanella agreed to

we all notice, has a human

look at me. “Dalton, my wolf, might

hand on his shoulder. “I did warn you.”

couldn’t help myself. She

shake my head at

Ailduin speaks to Alpha Christopher, and he agrees that Anastasia should go with him to

he’ll be back in two weeks to train the Guardians again and he will bring Anastasia with him. Anastasia hugs her father, saying goodbye to the rest of us and leaves with

I’m ready to retire, but there isn’t anyone to stand up and take on the role of Alpha. My Beta has a son, he may be willing to step up. If so,

will always be a place for you here, Alpha. You’ll just have to find a spot you both like and we’ll

I’m thankful when life returns to normal on Monday morning. Grace and I are back to our grueling schedule of work, building the pack and cleaning the packhouse. Before the week is over, we make plans to meet up with Benny. Grace

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