The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0572

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A couple of months after Anders and Calista take over the pack, we receive an invitation to celebrate

birth of Liam Holstin, Alpha Leander and Luna Fetulla’s child. Calista and I are excited to see Estella

again and meet her new son, while Clint and Anders begin talking of the work they can accomplish while we are in Shadow Falls pack. Look at Cali and roll my eyes, making her glagte,

We drive to Shadow Falls, leaving Charles in charge of our pack for the weekend. There are several milestones that are important in a pack, especially when it comes to ranked pack members. The birth of the future Alpha is one of them. Many packs have been invited to this momentous occasion.

Alpha Leander asked us to come a day earlier than the others. When we arrive, he escorts us into his

office, Luna Estella joining us. Because we are in an alliance, and have been friendly for many years, the feeling in the room is relaxed. We sit around a table together, Calista and I hugging Estella when she

comes in.

“I’m sure you are wondering why I have asked you to come here earlier than the others.” Alpha Leander begins. “As you know, the birth of my son is very important, not only to me and Estella, but also to the pack. Our relationship with Alpha Benjamin has been tenuous at best in these last couple of months. He seems to have become more aggressive, power–hungry since we last saw him at your birthday party.

Alpha Anders.”

noticed the same thing. While Alpha Jerome

watching both packs to make sure they do not plan an

against us.”

what you may not know is that, after the incident

the Shadow Falls

of this. “Our alliance with Canyon Ridge has always been very strong.

seen as an act against ours. Therefore, your enemies are our enemies. Which brings me to my request today. Your pack is strong, stronger even

that, while you are here for the party, would

Alpha Benjamin to these festivities without practically

trust him.”

at Anders and Clint. “You have both found your mates. You understand the concern I feel and the need to protect mine. And, while you do not yet have an heir or children

Clint links me. “Would you be willing to watch over Estella.

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entire body relax, as does Estella’s. I turn to her.

Estella watches with the total love of a mother in her eyes. “I knew I loved him while he grew in my stomach, but the moment I held him? It’s like nothing I’ve ever felt before. In a moment, something inside me changed, and I never want to change it back. I’ve never been a jealous mate, never felt particularly possessive or protective of Leander. But with Liam, I swear if anyone ever threatens my child, they will see fury like they’ve never seen before.”