The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0601

Cyran runs with Artemis for hours. Andra had gone to follow and watch over them and I joined her. watching as Cyran nipped at Artemis’s heels and played with her. He’s really good with her.

SO

When they finally returned, Clint and Liam helped her shift back before Liam headed home. She excited that she chattered to Clint for a long time before she finally began to feel the fatigue of the day and went to bed.

As much as I wanted to spend some time with Cara, I needed to try to connect to Clint tonight. I’d never tried to push through to him. Sometimes, I’d feel a connection, when I wasn’t trying, but I needed to find a way to make the connection work. I need to speak to my mate.

I waited until he was in bed before laying down beside him. He does what he always does, he talks to me. telling me about Cara, remembering the good times before falling asleep. This time. I close my eyes and follow his thoughts, letting myself drift off with him.

When I open my eyes, I see we’re back in Maine. It’s just the two of us and we’re walking hand in hand beside the ocean. “Clint, can you hear me?”

He turns and looks at me. “Of course. Lily bud. I can always hear you.”

“Do you remember that our daughter had her first shift tonight?”

I watch as he frowns. This is not part of the memory. When he looks back up at me, his frown

disappears, and his eyes widen. “Lily bud, is it really you?” He whispers, and his hand tentatively reaches.

out to touch me.

really me.”

“How?”

talk to you and so I followed you into your dream.”

down his cheeks.

I

That I’m always here?” I say and put my

covers mine.

and Cara. Thank you for keeping your promise to me and raising our daughter. I know it’s been hard, but I’m so proud of

You’re always around.”

sleep with her. I’ve watched you through your struggles and how you’ve pushed yourself to be there for Cara.

you to do something else for me, for

hands in my hair, touching me

him.

that. I would do anything for

Cara. She’s a Guardian. She needs a Guardian

Lily. I’m broken.”

You’re in a wheelchair but that’s different. You are still

stronger than I ever knew I could be. Cara has her wolf now, a Guardian. You need to make her strong. Make

this

forehead against his. “Will you do this for

tell you no. Plus, if I know you’re