The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

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Chapter 0535

I cried all night. I feel so stupid, I fell him. I knew better. I knew his reputation, that he’s a ladies‘ man. Cali called it weeks ago. He only wanted me because I was a chase, a conquest. As soon as he caught me.

he moved on to greener pastures.

I ignored him all night, crying myself out. Before the sun rose, I jumped in the shower, dried my eyes and swore that I would not cry another tear for Clint Nelson. I put on my big girl pants and decided to take charge of my life. I would not be a victim of my father or of Clint. I am a Guardian and it’s about time I

started acting like one.

First things first, I stopped by Alpha Patrick’s office and requested that Clint be removed from my guard duty. I refused to tell him why, just stating that I would prefer if he assigned someone else. He didn’t say anything about my puffy eyes, but he hugged me and agreed to pull Clint off my guard duty. I’m not foolish enough to think that Clint won’t fight me on this, but I won’t budge. I’ve had enough of his lies and no matter how he spins it, I saw him in the arms of another woman, minutes after he left me.

I head down to training. Beta Calvin is running training today. I find Lucas and ask if he wants to pair He frowns at me. “I thought you were training with Clint?”

1. up.

“Not today. If you don’t want to spar with me, I’ll find someone else.” I turn, scanning the crowd. I notice several–unmated warriors watching our exchange.

“No, I would love to spar with you, I’m just surprised, that’s all.”

I know immediately when Clint walks out the back of the packhouse that he’s already talked to Alpha

Patrick. He heads straight over to me.

“Lily, can I have a word?”

I don’t look at him. “I’m getting ready to start training, Guardian. I’m afraid it will have to wait.”

I hear him growl. “Lily.”

I ignore him and watch Beta Calvin show us what he wants us to practice today. I turn to Lucas. effectively turning my back on Clint. “Ready?” I ask Lucas.

I see Lucas looking from me to Clint and back again. I raise my eyebrows at him. If he’s not willing to Spar with me because Clint is here, then he’s not worthy of sparring with a Guardian.

He says hurriedly when he sees me getting aggravated with

practicing while Clint stands there watching

Calvin calls

wave him over because Clint finally leaves. I feel my shoulders relax and begin sparring for real. It

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son needs

Warrior Lyle says.

a row, he changes tactics and forces me to think on my feet. He’s our Lead

my

beside me

I have to get ready for school. I’ll see you in class.” I

FUCKING WALK AWAY FROM ME.” He yells, causing everyone

me.” He says more quietly as

to him and using a flat hand, I punch him in the chest as

I

please, just let

about I give you that honesty you so desperately want from me.” I lean into him, getting in his face. “Here’s the honest truth. You are exactly who I thought you were. I lost sight of that, but you reminded me in the blindingly honest way that only you could do. So, go ahead,” I smack my hand on his chest again, pushing him back. “Put another notch on your bedpost. But don’t expect me to come crawling back to you.” I punch him again. “I’m not like your other conquests.” Punch. “I don’t fucking need you, Clint Nelson.” Punch. “I don’t want

He snarls

narrowing my

and

to your lies. Save them for Anna.”

other arm comes up and smacks him across the face, the force knocking him

I snarl at

give me five minutes,

Clint. The only time you will get from

me regret

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on my heel and walk away.

and head to my room. On my way, I

“Uh, sure.”