The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0539

“I feel so stupid. Cali. You called it weeks ago, but Clint was being so nice. I wanted to believe him.”

“I don’t know, Lily. I feel like Clint was really into you. He seemed serious when we were all together. He’s

been more attentive to you than I’ve ever seen him.”

“Then why was he kissing Anna as soon as we got back?” I say and my voice breaks. I force the tears back. I told myself I wouldn’t cry any more tears for Clint, and I won’t.

“I don’t know Lits. Maybe you should hear him out. Honestly, I wouldn’t think he’d put so much effort into talking to you if he didn’t care.”

“I fell for him Cali. I let myself fall hard.”

“Yeah, I know.” She wraps her arm around me as we look out over the lake. “It’s not always easy

is it?”

I realize I’ve been drowning in my own pity party and haven’t really talked to Cali about this weekend. I

turn to her. “Why isn’t it always easy?”

shrugs. “Oh, you

sit up straighter. I’m not the only one that needs a friend right now.

out for

at me, before turning back to the water. “You know their reputations, Clint’s and Anders“. We

for their mates. But it

Anders, but from

you mean?” I

packhouse?” I nod. “I’ve just been hearing more and more she–wolves talking about their time with Anders, how big he is, how good he is in bed.

wet blanket like me.” I snarl at

have you, Calista.” I tell her.

But it doesn’t make it any easier

the time, I don’t think it’s accidental, like they make it seem.

to make me feel

realize that if they are trying to make you feel insignificant, it’s because you are a

frowns. “What do

they weren’t worried about Anders giving you so much attention, they wouldn’t think

sure you overhear their ‘private‘ conversations“, I use my

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