The Broken Warrior’s Daughter

Chapter 0407 When | saw the Alpha of the Red Dawn Pack, | knew immediately from the resemblance it was

Carlos’s brother. While Carlos was the oldest, without a wolf, his father gave the position to his younger brother. When his brother becAlpha, he let Carlos stay in the pack, but chose this asswipe as his Beta. From what | heard from Carlos, this guy tormented him relentlessly and his

brother never did anything to stop it. Based on what | just saw, Carlos wasn’t exaggerating. “What the fuck! If my brother has an issue with my Beta or anyone else in my pack, he can take it up with me.” His brother says, helping his Beta back to his feet.

“Santiago, right? Well, I'm Carlos’s Alpha, and | was only giving this idiot what he deserves. And you're a fool for not giving the Beta position to your brother. But, hey, your loss is my gain.”

“You took a wolf less man as your Beta? What kind of stupid excuse for an Alpha are you?”

I step up, getting in his face. “The kind that understands that even without a wolf, my Beta can run circles around yours all day, every day.”

“Maybe you'll get lucky enough to test that theory. If they are matched up in the first round. No way Carlos lasts longer than one round without a wolf. Doesn’t matter that he’s an Alpha.”

“Lucky for you, | saw the challenger boards for tomorrow before we cover here. My Beta fights your Beta in the first round. May the best man win.”

“Oh, he will, and it will be my Beta that wins.” Santiago says. “Good luck with that, you’re going to need it.”

| watch a moment as they walk away before turning to Grace. “Let's go, | want to make sure we eat before we head back to the battles this afternoon. Maddison is still in the running.”

“You know Carlos can fight his own battles, right?” Grace says.

“Yeah, but that guy had it coming. Angel and Cara didn’t hit him, so someone needed to.”

We walk into the dining area and get sfood. Just as we’re about to sit down, Carlos comes jogging up.

“Alpha, did you punch my brother’s Beta?”

“Sure did.” | say, taking a bite of food, completely unphased.

“May | ask why?”

| look at him. “You mean besides the obvious? He was harassing Sarah and Aolis, threatening 15 BONO

them and being a general douchebag. Angel and Cara put him in his place, but | thought her deserved a broken nose, so | gave him one. | might have mentioned that you sent your regards.”

Carlos sits, shaking his head. Then begins shaking with laughter. “I wish | had been there.” “You know you are scheduled to take him on in round one tomorrow, right?” | tell him.

His head pops up, a slow smile spreading across his face. “Oh yeah?”

“| expect you to mop the floor with him, Carlos.” Grace tells him.

“I'd consider it a pleasure, Luna.”

plates of food, one for her and one for Carlos

Amber joins us with two before getting Hope from

Sarah.

We chat smore before heading back to the battles. Maddison is doing great. | knew she would, but | can see Trevor's influence on her. She was good before, but he is making her a better warrior.

At the end of the battles, Maddison has cin third. Our entire pack cheered for her. Liam’s Lead Warrior cin second and Trevor cin first. That didn’t surprise me, the guy loves training against the Guardians and does every chance he gets.

At the end of the day, the day two totals are added to day one and the overall rankings flash up on the leader board:

1st Place: Shadow Falls Pack 280 points

2nd Place: Canyon Ridge Pack 240 points

3rd Place: Safe Haven Pack

225 points

Rik’s pack has made a huge jump. I’m surprised that even though we didn’t battle today, we're still in the top three.

Grace had walked over to congratulate Maddison and | was talking to sof the other warriors. When I turned, | see she’s no longer with Maddison. | begin looking around, searching for her.

| know that Grace can handle herself, but after yesterday and the Alphas all looking like they wanted to steal our mates, Liam, Rik and I have been more on edge.

“She’s over there, talking to that Alpha.” Rik says, having seenlooking for her. Without saying it out loud, we've all been looking out for each other’s mates and pack members.

When | follow his line of sight, my blood runs cold. She’s talking to her father. | immediately start walking in that direction. The look on his face is almost smug.

+15 BONDS When | get close enough, | hear Grace. “You don’t know who | am, do you?” “Oh honey,” he says condescendingly, “everyone here knows you're a Guardian. | know exactly who you are.”

I step up behind Grace. “Do you now? You think you know my mate?” | ask, placing my arm. around her waist, gently embracing her so she knows she has my support. Edgar’s mate and son are standing a couple steps behind him, watching the interaction.

He looksup and down, apparently not impressed by what he sees, which is hilarious because | could take this guy out with one punch. He’s well past his prime.

“| was just explaining to your mate, that while | am flattered by her attention the last couple of days, | am a happily mated man.” He turns back to Grace. “I’m sorry if you are not happy, my dear, but | can always offer you a place in my pack. We'd be happy to host a Guardian.”

I snort at the irony, but Grace actually laughs in his face. “Is that so?”

He frowns like she’s lost her mind. “Yes. | would have happy to have you as my Guardian, | just couldn’t take you as my mate. You understand, of course.”

“Yes. | understand. | understand perfectly well that you have no idea who | am. Father.”

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