The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

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Alpha Fernando, while not creepy in the way he looks at me, leaves no question that he wants me to join his pack. “My son, Santiago, may be a year or so younger than Chapter you, my dear, but I know he would happily take you as his chosen mate. You should make sure you consider all your options. A young lady in your position has many options to choose from. Do not feel that you are bound to remain in this pack if you are unhappy here.” Santiago takes my hand and kisses it. It was meant to be a charming gesture, but it falls considerably short as Santiago is young and you can tell that he’s never kissed a woman’s hand before.

“Thank you, Alpha Fernando, Alpha Santiago. I am quite happy here.” I say, pulling my hand free from

Santiago.

Before I have a chance to move away, another Alpha is right there. This one is young, older than me but not by too many years. His Alpha aura and charm flow off him like water flows over pebbles in a creek. And I am Alpha Eric.” When he takes my hand and kisses it. I can tell this man is used to having women fall at his feet. As much as I feel a pull to Clint, even I am captivated by his debonair nature. He looks up at me, still bent over my hand and the look he gives me is smoldering.

Andra must also be affected because she comes forward. His smile is radiant as he winks at me before standing up. “Is it true what they say about Guardians?” He asks me.

“I don’t know, what do they say?” I ask, finding myself responding to his flirtation in an equally flirtatious way. It’s like he’s drawing it out of me without me being conscious of it.

“They say,” his eyes twinkle as he leans in as if this is some secret information that he is sharing with me alone, “that a Guardian can defeat an Alpha in a battle.”

he isn’t nearly as offensive as the young.

never leave mine, and now they are twinkling with mischief. “And what about you, Lovely Lily. Have you ever defeated an

of the Alphas surrounding us are now listening in to our

you truly willing to risk your reputation by losing against a she–wolf

A Guardian. And yes, I’d be willing to try my hand against you in a sparring match. I don’t think my reputation would be damaged, not

are meant to be the strongest of us all, are you not?”

very strong Guardian. I’m quite sure she could take you,

a sparring session tomorrow. I’ve never

taking his eyes

be happy to spar with you, Alpha Eric.” Clint says to him.

against both of you, though not at the same time. I

Anders says, walking up and joining the conversation.

If what they say about the Guardians is true. I can’t

and snorts. “And that would be your undoing, Alpha Benjamin.