The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0497

After dinner, I head up to my room and quickly shower and change before Calista is supposed to arrive. I grab my books and head downstairs just as she is walking into the packhouse.

“Hey Cali.”

“Lily!” We hug like we didn’t just see each other a couple hours ago.

“Did your parents say anything about you coming here tonight?” I ask her.

“No, apparently, they saw the warrior that Alpha Patrick sent to your house to get your things. They haven’t seen your parents at all.”

“What did you tell them?” I ask her.

“I told them you were living in the packhouse now, but I didn’t know what had happened.”

“Thanks, Cali. Hey, Luna Olivia and Beta Naomi want to meet you. They wanted

invite you to have dinner with us tomorrow night.”

to i

“Me? Why?”

I shrug. “I don’t know. Maybe so I don’t feel so awkward.” I lean in toward her. It was weird being at the ranked member’s table.” She and I are giggling together when we turn the corner and find Luna Olivia.

“Luna Olivia. This is my friend, Calista Johns.”

her hands. “Aren’t you beautiful? We’d love it if you would join us for dinner tomorrow

just as flustered as I was earlier. “I’m sure they will be fine with me

she turns,

Naomi comes out of another room. “Oh, is this Calista?” She asks, her eyes brightening.

isn’t she lovely?”

meet you. You’ll be

tomorrow evening?”

“Uh, yes, Beta.”

catch up more tomorrow night, then.

s at me.

turn and walk away, Cali

have no idea.”

Anders had already set up the room so that one of us would

don’t we pull the tables together?” I suggest when we walk in.

our joint classes without disrupting each other.” Anders says quickly. “Cali, you can come sit with

to our

at her quickly before we separate tables.

mind links me, wanting to know if I told her I’m a Guardian. I shake my head.

anyone who works

not necessary.” She tells

and puts his hand on hers, waiting until she looks at him. “It may not be necessary, but I’d feel better knowing you got home safely.” He holds her gaze until she

and he gives me a ‘it’s your choice‘ look.

you leave, Cali, there’s something I want

open, but I can’t risk anyone walking in. When I look back, Cali is