The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 104

The Council Chapter 11: Jara

Jara

The morning had been long and arduous. I’m beyond ready to take a break when they tell us to take time for lunch.

Mason takes my hand, looking at the others at our table. “Let’s go find a quiet spot and grab some lunch. I have something I want to share with our Lunas.”

Before we leave the conference room, Hana grabs me. “Jara, I’m so sorry. I really wanted to tell you first, but…”

“It’s okay. I’m really happy for both of you.”

“Thank you!” She looks at Seth and Mason, before lowering her voice. “Wouldn’t it be great if you were pregnant too and our children were raised together?”

“We’ll hope for that.” I tell her and mean it. Our children will be cousins. They should grow up together as friends.

We all make our way to the dining room in the hotel. Thankfully, they have a table large enough to seat us all. I’m surprised when Mason asks for a table for ten rather than eight.

“Mason, who else is joining us?” I ask, just as Alphas Davis and Quinton walk up.

“Alphas, please join us.” Mason says and we all sit down.

He waits until we order our food and drinks before he turns to me.

“I invited Alpha Davis to join us because he is Layan’s Alpha. I thought maybe you would all like to hear how she is doing. But I have to tell you,” he says, looking at each of us, “it’s not good.”

I turn, looking at Alpha Davis. “Tell us.” I say quietly.

all of us before starting. “Well, you know the condition she was in

We nod.

probably would have found out anyway, since she wasn’t supposed to return to our pack. But the way she returned caused quite an uproar.”

and I can see his sadness. Even if Mason

got

won’t work for her. Not after what she suffered.” Annabel

says.

hasn’t. She isn’t getting any better. I’ve tried, as her Alpha, to try to comfort her, help her feel safe and protected, but again, she won’t accept it from me.” He looks down and I can tell that he

Alpha did this to her. She would shy away from

says.

that maybe, you’d be willing to

cutting him

says at the same

go.” Annabel says, looking

could have a movie night with popcorn and pizza.” Mignon says.

I’m okay being away from you for even a few days. My wolf wants to know his pup is safe at all times. Alpha Typhon

tears welling in her eyes.

as well. Or as many of you as want to come. My pack is small, but we have

sure it will be perfect.” I say, looking at Mason. If he set up this meeting, he knows I will go to see Layan. He also knows it’s part of the petition that I want to put into place. He’s giving me the freedom to be the woman and

this man.

my feelings and

and I can tell he wants to do this for Annabel. It means a

you mean?”

of our mates to each other, sending one of us to look out for all the mates while

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