The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0546

She turns and looks at Patrick, but he is looking at me. “Are you sure you’re strong enough?” He asks.

“I’ll be fine.”

He nods, then stands. “I’ll have someone send you some clothes. Get a shower and be in my office in one hour. And for goddess’s sake, wash your feet.”

I snort at that as he leaves, I start to walk on shaky legs toward the shower in the room. Lily immediately moves and pulls one of my arms over her shoulder, helping me. “Clint, I really don’t think this is a good idea. You’ve barely woken up, you haven’t eaten in at least two days.”

“Lily, what is it going to take for you to realize that nothing is more important to me, than you. Not my health, which will be fine, not food, not sleep. Nothing, not one thing is more important than you. And if

Anna is sabotaging us or hurting you, she will answer to me.”

Lily leans me against the sink as she turns on the shower, letting it warm. “Am I going to have to worry

about you falling over in the shower?”

“I’ll manage.” A week ago, I’d be inviting her to join me, but now, I’m just glad she hasn’t left.

I pull off my hospital gown and go to stand under the shower spray. It feels incredible. I lean both hands against the wall and let the water wash over my back, watching as the dirt and sweat on my body begins

to wash away.

in behind me. “Lily, what are you

We’re not back to that place

feel her soapy hands begin to rub over my back and sides. I can’t help the sigh that leaves my lips.

healing. It’s true. My body feels stronger and

it’s time for her to wash my hair, I turn, leaning against the wall and bend over so she can more easily reach my head. Her hands on my scalp feel incredible, reminding me our time together. My body instantly responds.

you’re thinking about, cut it out.”

hard not to think about the best weekend of my life when

I tell her.

the shower to rinse it off. She takes extra time cleaning my feet, apologizing for getting

Lily. I don’t care what my feet look like. And I don’t think

+15 BONUS

you for making sure I was treated after the fight. So,

When we f

and I look at her backside

covered in bruises. Most of

shrugs. “I was immune to the wolfsbane, but that doesn’t mean the darts didn’t hurt. You took

over her bruises. “Clint.” It’s a plea more than a warning. She wants me to stop. but

hand away as

I say as she

and holds my phone

was it?” I ask her, not taking my