The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0498

As Calista collects herself, she looks from Lily to me. “This is why. This is why you are spending so much time together.”

“Yes.” Lily says to her.

I move to Lily, standing beside her. “I’m going to be training Lily and making sure that she is safe. But you know what this means, Calista, especially in light of what we know about her father.”

Her eyes go from me to Lily. “You must have been terrified this weekend.”

Lily takes a step toward Calista, just as the door swings open. I move to block Lily from whoever is walking in as Andra is still shining in her eyes.

“I thought I was clear about the door staying open.” Patrick says, walking in.

“I’m sorry Alpha, it’s my fault.” Lily says, not turning around. “I needed to show Calista something private.” She turns, showing Andra in her eyes.

Patrick turns, closing the door. “Calista, this is a lot of information and it’s dangerous for Lily if this information gets out. I expect that what she has shown you here will stay in this room.” He says, using his Alpha tone.

“Cali knows how to keep a secret, dad, and she’s a good friend. She wouldn’t do that to Lily.” Anders jumps to her defense.

Patrick looks at all of us in the room. “I would suggest that this conversation not include anyone else in the pack. At least not until I have figured out how to keep Lily safe once the secret is out.”

until she turns 18? That’s only a couple months.

that easy.” I tell her. “When we spar, Andra comes out. It’s not something we can control, or not easily. Our wolves are warriors, and their strength pushes through

pulling Lily into a hug. “You’re my best friend and I love you. Whatever you need from me, you let me know.”

you too.” Lily says, hugging her

Anders says before pulling Calista’s bag off her shoulder and

+15 BONOS

to the hall, nodding at Patrick

Lily to her room before handing her books back to her. I wait until she opens her door, standing in her doorway, making sure everything looks normal. ” Text me if you have trouble sleeping tonight.” I tell

her books on her desk before coming back to the door. “Thanks

just about to lean down and kiss her when I hear someone clear their throat behind me. “It’s after–hours Clint.” Calvin says to me.

arms crossed over his chest, just like last night. “I was just walking Lily

the morning, Lily.” I say before heading back to

I grab my guitar. I’m still practicing when Anders walks in and flops down on a chair. “You know

cats sounds like?” I ask

listening to you do it every

my next chord. “How was your walk?” I ask him, knowing he’s been wanting alone time with Calista.

smiles, his eyes lost in

over at him. “Did

did say she enjoyed studying with me more than

Alpha but now she knows you actually have