The Broken Warrior's Daughter

When the rogues attacked, | didn’t think twice about jumping in to help. Clint’s stupid command to stay behind wasn’t one | had any intention of listening to. I’m a warrior, that’s my job.

What | hadn’t thought through was that once | shifted, everyone would know that Andra is a Guardian. Her golden eyes would give us away. During the fight,

everyone was too busy to notice, but once it was over, the warriors noticed it quickly.

I've sparred with Lyle. He’s a good man and a great warrior. Obviously, | know. his son Lucas well too, since he wanted to take me on a date. | trust that Lyle means what he says when he tells Donovan that he will keep me safe. I'm not exactly sure about the other warriors. If anything, I’m in for a bunch of wolves suddenly showing me a lot of interest. The attention is unwanted, but I'm not. sure there is anything | can do about it.

As a Guardian, | would make a powerful mate. It’s why I’m thankful that Alpha Patrick gives his Alpha command to keep this information in the pack. I’d have to go into lockdown for the next 6 weeks until | turn 18, or even longer if my mate. isn’t in this pack if word got out that an unmated, underage female Guardian was in our pack.

| appreciate Donovan's protectiveness. The immediate attention that is turned on me by every unmated male warrior in our pack is daunting. However, when he tries to keep Gideon from Andra, | need to let Gideon know that | don’t hold him. responsible for my father’s actions. He is a good wolf, stuck with a man who has an addiction. | know Gideon would never hurt me or Andra.

“Daughter. I’m so proud of you.” He says to me and Andra, through the mind link, nodding his head at me. “Thank you, father.” Andra replies to him. “I’m sorry we had to keep this from you.”

“No, you were right to keep this from Aaron. He cannot be trusted with you. He and | are in a constant state of argument over how he has treated you.” He looks from me to Donovan. “You have a good protector now. Donovan and Clint will keep you safe.”

“Your father is trying to take back control. | need to go now.” Gideon chuffs. before turning and walking away.

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I say to him.

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“| love you, my daughter.” He says, but he doesn’t turn back.

. I'm sad all over again at the loss of my family. | shift, intending to go back to my

room and lay down. | have some-injuries that need to heal after the battle. As soon as | shift, | hear Donovan growl. 1 turn and see that he’s shifted back, and Clint has positioned himself between me and the other warriors.

“Walk away. NOW!” He orders them.

He waits until they are out of sight before turning to me. “Lily, for goddess’s sake, | told you | don’t want you naked in front of the pack members. Now that they know you're a Guardian, every unmated male will want you and you showing off your gorgeous body will only make it worse.”

Somewhere in the back of my mind, I’m pleased that Clint thinks that my body is gorgeous. Since | train so many hours a day, my body is very lean. | have minimal curves and small breasts. Most men prefer a woman who is more voluptuous. than | am.

However, in my current depression over seeing Gideon, | don’t really care about who sees me naked. In this pack, or any pack, nudity is common. They’ve all seen me before.

He must take in my emotional state because he tips my chin up to look him in the eye. “What is it Lily bud? Are you hurt? Do we need to get you to the pack hospital?”

| shake my head and I’m embarrassed that a tear falls down my cheek.