The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0554

I spend a boring afternoon watching as the Alphas arrive and then move to the backyard to enjoy time by the pool.

Finally, Clint comes back to the room, just as I get out of the shower. The official cocktail party starts at 6pm, with a sit–down dinner at 7pm.

Calista and I wanted to go shopping this week, so Luna Olivia and Beta Naomi took us with Clint and Anders as our guards. Luna Olivia Informed me that, as my surrogate mother, she was responsible for buying my dress for both nights. I wanted to argue, but she wouldn’t hear it.

So, tonight. I’m wearing a royal blue midi wrap dress that has a v–neck, flutter sleeves, and a matching sash. The dress comes to my knees, and I have a pair of 3–inch silver heels to go with them. I decide to leave my hair down in its large curls and after I finish getting ready, I feel Clint come up behind me.

He pulls my hair off one shoulder, kissing the spot on my neck where I know he hopes to mark me one day very soon, sending shivers down my spine. “I will be there with you all night. If I’m not at your side, I will be close enough to get to you in less than two minutes. You will always have three warriors surrounding you, so the Alphas will know immediately that you are the Guardian. If you or Andra feel uncomfortable at any time, mind link me immediately and I’ll be there.”

I turn around, breathing in his scent and letting it calm me. “Thank you.”

“You don’t have to thank me. I have to be near Anders a lot, but I’ll be keeping an eye on you. Lyle will be on your guard duty all night and the other two will rotate depending on whether or not Patrick, Calvin or I am also on your guard. Don’t leave my sight without telling me where you’re going, even if it’s the bathroom. I know it sounds intrusive, but I’m not taking any risks with you.”

“Okay.” I say. He pulls back and looks at me, Donovan coming forward. “Andra, we need you to agree as well.” He says to her.

by anyone but my fated mate. I will let you know if I feel uncomfortable.”

answer.” Donovan purrs at her.

pull Andra back. I see his eyes go unfocused and I’m guessing

opens the door, Warrior Lyle and Lucas are there,

evening. Lily.”

I know tonight will probably be as stressful for the two of

me.”

+15 BONUS

You’re part of our pack and no one is taking our pack member against

see the newest Guardian.” Clint says, as if he just read my mind. Who knows, maybe he did. He’s very

we walk in the door, I have Clint on one side, Warrior Lyle on the other and Lucas at my back. The room goes quiet, and I instantly feel my heart rate increase as everyone turns and looks in

I feel the mood

the room. Alpha Patrick comes up,

must have been pre–planned. I know his job is to make sure that Anders is safe tonight. While unlikely, it’s not

feeling of my being surrounded by a group of fighters. There are a few standouts among the Alphas. Alpha Benjamin and Alpha Jerome both make my skin crawl. Both of them have their Betas with them,

the introductions of those two Alphas, I see Alpha Patrick slip