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

needs a friend right

it out

at me, before turning back to the water. “You

waiting for their mates. But

Anders, but

mean?”

in the packhouse?” I nod. “I’ve just been hearing more and more she–wolves talking about their time

he bothering with a wet blanket like

be lucky to have you, Calista.” I tell

doesn’t make it any

I overhear. Most of the time, I don’t think it’s accidental, like

to make me

world, don’t you realize that if they are trying to make you feel insignificant, it’s because you are a threat to

frowns. “What do you

Anders giving you so much attention, they wouldn’t think twice

you overhear their ‘private‘ conversations“,

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