Chapter 44: Lily

I cried all night. I feel so stupid, I fell him. I knew better. I knew his reputation, that he’s a ladies’ man. Cali called it weeks ago. He only wanted me because I was a chase, a conquest. As soon as he caught me, he moved on to greener pastures.

I ignored him all night, crying myself out. Before the sun rose, I jumped in the shower, dried my eyes and swore that I would not cry another tear for Clint Nelson. I put on my big girl pants and decided to take charge of my life. I would not be a victim of my father or of Clint. I am a Guardian and it’s about time I started acting like one.

First things first, I stopped by Alpha Patrick’s office and requested that Clint be removed from my guard duty. I refused to tell him why, just stating that I would prefer if he assigned someone else. He didn't say anything about my puffy eyes, but he hugged me and agreed to pull Clint off my guard duty. I’m not foolish enough to think that Clint won’t fight me on this, but I won’t budge. I’ve had enou