The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0478

“But,” Patrick puts his hands on my shoulders, “that doesn’t mean that I can’t keep a closer eye on both her and Aaron. And I can ensure that you continue to train with her every day.”

It’s as good as I’m going to get for now. Unless Lily’s father does something drastic, I’ll have to wait until Lily turns 18.

I take a few more deep breaths and finally pull Donovan back. I’m restless and can’t sleep all night. I just want to be done with this and get back to check on Lily.

In the morning, I text her. She says she’s still sore but doing better. That’s all I have time for before we head out.

It’s late in the afternoon when we finally catch up to the rogues. Donovan and I are ready to go for the kill, needing something to burn off our anger. The battle doesn’t take longer than an hour. Unfortunately, we have some injured and most everyone is exhausted after running all day before the fight, so they decide to pitch their tents and sleep in the forest again.

As soon as possible, I check my phone. I have one text from Lily, sent hours ago.

Mate: Hey Clint. Just checking in.

Me: Hey Lily bud. How are things? What are you doing while your father completes his business with Alpha Mahli?

some more. There is no

I barely touch it. I need to know she’s okay.

I do, it’s not exactly

trip has been weird. We can talk more when you’re

answer. And yes, we will be back tomorrow, but not until late. Don’t tell your dad that, though. Are you still leaving early in the

that is the plan. I’m very tired. I

tomorrow.

I’ll check in first thing in the morning and let

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Mate: Goodnight Clint.

Goodnight, Lily

In the

and Anders told me I needed to slow down. I

in, dumping my bag upside down on the bed and grab my phone before

just got back.