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

only one that needs a

out for

turning back to the water.

they weren’t little angels waiting for their mates. But it never

Anders, but from his

do you mean?” I ask

been hearing more and more she–wolves talking about their time with Anders, how big he is, how good he is in bed.

bothering with a wet blanket like me.” I snarl

man would be lucky to have you, Calista.”

But it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with all the rumors

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

to make me feel

laugh. “Cali, my dearest friend in the whole wide world, don’t you realize that if they are trying to make you feel insignificant,

frowns. “What do

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

you. If they are really making sure you overhear

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