FreeNovelChapter 0204
“I can cut it for you.” He looks atand | shrug. “I used to cut both my mom and dad’s hair.”
“Id like that, maybe this evening after shopping.” He kisses my nose again then handsa washcloth. “Your
hair is clean milady.”
“Thank you.”
We finish showering and when it’s tto get dressed, | don’t know what to wear. “I don’t have a bathing suit.”
Liam walks to the door, opening it to a package sitting on the floor. He comes back in, closing the door and
brings it to the bed. “I had Dustin find you a bathing suit, but we'll get you a couple of your own when we go
shopping.”
It's a one-piece suit with a cover up that has long sleeves and goes to the floor. I'm thankful. | didn’t want to
walk around with my skin exposed.
After we're dressed, we head out. The drive to Canyon Ridge Pack is peaceful. Liam rolls the windows down and
holds my hand again. When we get to Clint’s place, he walksinside.
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“Angel! Are you ready to start your training?” Clint askswith a gleam in his
eye.
Clint. You said you were going to take it slow.” Liam states firmly.
“I did, and | will. But training Guardians is different than
ing other wolves ” He looks back at me. “I'd go odds with Dean that you'll be feeling stronger before you leave
here today.”
“Who's Dean?” | ask.
Cara comes up behind me. “He’s our resident bookie. This pack loves to bet on anything and everything.” She
states shaking her head, Rik smiling behind her.
“You're just still sore that they bet against Artemis that one time.” He says to
Cara.
There's obviously a story there, but Clint interrupts telling us to follow him. Liam follows us to the outdoor pool.
It's a large pool. By human standards, it's
probably Olympic size.
“Okay, Angel, you do know how to swim, right?” Clint asks me.
“Kind of late to be asking now.” Liam mutters beside me.
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| smile but nod. “It's been a long time, but I'm sure it will cback to me.”
“Okay then, hop in.”
Cara pulls her cover up off and dives into the deep end. I turn, looking at Liam. | hadn't thought through having
so many people see my scars. Liam immediately takes my hands in his. “Remember, these people are your
family. They won't judge you.”
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Clint rolls over to me. “He's right sweetheart. Nothing that happened to you is your fault. You're a resilient
woman with a very strong wolf. Only someone strong would be given a Guardian spirit. Any scars you have are
only proof of that.”
Rik walks over to the water, squatting down to speak to Cara. | look at Liam and Clint before pulling the cover up
over my head. | can feel my blush as Clint looks. at the scars covering my body.
“A person indisputably worthy of Andra’s Guardian spirit. Con, in you go.” He jerks his head toward the pool.
| turn to look at Liam. “Will you be okay here without me?” He asks me.
“Yes. | think | will.” He givesa quick kiss before turning to Clint. “What time. should | pick her up?”
It's Cara that answers. “We'll bring her home. | want to show her around the packhouse and maybe have her
stay for lunch if she’s up for it.”
Liam looks back at me. “Don’t overdo it but have fun.”
| turn to head into the pool. The water is a bit cool as | walk down the steps into the shallow end. Liam winks at
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