The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper novel Chapter 478

Chapter 0478 

“But,” Patrick puts his hands on my shoulders, “that doesn’t mean that I can’t keep a closer eye on both her and Aaron. And I can ensure that you continue to train with her every day.” 

It’s as good as I’m going to get for now. Unless Lily’s father does something drastic, I’ll have to wait until Lily turns 18. 

I take a few more deep breaths and finally pull Donovan back. I’m restless and can’t sleep all night. I just want to be done with this and get back to check on Lily. 

In the morning, I text her. She says she’s still sore but doing better. That’s all I have time for before we head out. 

It’s late in the afternoon when we finally catch up to the rogues. Donovan and I are ready to go for the kill, needing something to burn off our anger. The battle doesn’t take longer than an hour. Unfortunately, we have some injured and most everyone is exhausted after running all day before the fight, so they decide to pitch their tents and sleep in the forest again. 

As soon as possible, I check my phone. I have one text from Lily, sent hours ago. 

Mate: Hey Clint. Just checking in. 

Me: Hey Lily bud. How are things? What are you doing while your father completes his business with Alpha Mahli? 

I wait and wait and wait some more. There is no response. 

Anders brings some food over, but I barely touch it. I need to know she’s okay. 

It’s hours later before I finally get a response. When I do, it’s not exactly what I was hoping for, but at least I heard from her. 

Mate: Hey Clint, sorry it’s so late. Uh, this whole trip has been weird. We can talk more when you’re back. Will you be back tomorrow for our date? 

Me: Lily, you can call or text me any time of the day or night. I’ll always answer. And yes, we will be back tomorrow, but not until late. Don’t tell your dad that, though. Are you still leaving early in the morning to go home? 

Mate: Yes, that is the plan. I’m very tired. I going to go to bed. I’ll see you 

tomorrow. 

Me: Okay Lily. I’ll check in first thing in the morning and let you know when I’m back home. 

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Mate: Goodnight Clint. 

Me: Goodnight, Lily bud. 

That night I barely slept again. I was anxious to get to back to Lily. In the morning, I texted her, but I didn’t get a response before we took off for home. 

I pushed our group, forcing them to run faster, even after Patrick and Anders told me I needed to slow down. I didn’t care, I needed to see her. 

When we get back to the packhouse, I don’t bother shifting until I am at the door to my room. I walk in, dumping my bag upside down on the bed and grab my phone before walking into the bathroom to turn on the water. 

Me: Hey Lily bud. We just got back. Are you home?