The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 107

The Council Chapter 14: Jara

Jara

I’m not surprised at the response of the Alphas. Declaring war, or the intent of war is a serious thing.

It takes the Elders several minutes to regain control of the room.

It’s Elder Rudy who stands up and looks at our table. “What is the meaning of this.” He says, his face going red with his indignation.

“This is a way to ensure that these laws are actually implemented.” Mason says.

“We’re all aware that you, as the Elder Council, do not enforce the laws. Without the laws being enforced, what’s the point of having them?” Alpha Antonio says.

“And I would add, what’s the point of having a council. It’s your job to uphold the law, if you don’t do that, then you’re as useless as Alpha Gunnar feels a she-wolf is.” Seth says.

That stops everyone short. There’s a lot of blustering and grunting, but it takes a moment before anyone can finally regain themselves enough to respond.

“The four of you are in agreement with this?” Elder Jason asks, looking at Mason and the others.

“We are.” Seth says. “We signed an alliance agreement yesterday. Our packs will enforce these laws if you, as the Elder Council, fail to do so.”

their alliance as well.” Alpha Quinton says, and I swear I see steam

females that are in childbearing years, we’ll kill ourselves

be offended that I wasn’t invited into this alliance?” Alpha Luke asks

Alpha. In case you’re interested.” Alpha Antonio says,

Luke nods,

by and let this happen?”

standard practice. However, in recent years, that practice has

standard practices. Things like alliances and mate bonds have fallen into the history books.” Seth

that we should let the females choose

birthing young faster than we’re killing each other off, then maybe, one day, we could have the life that our ancestors had. But in order for that to happen, we must make changes now. We are at the brink of extinction. I don’t know about you, but I have no plans to go gently into the sunset. I’ll fight it every step of the way.

for our

into pages

They are all that stands between a

to six. Surprisingly, Alpha Saul voted against this part of the petition. Alpha

not doing our jobs properly.” Elder Jason says, looking at his peers. I get the feeling he’s putting them on notice. that he would

discussion today states, ‘At least

hear a pin drop. I’m not sure if it’s shock or if it’s disbelief, but in the moment

Lunas.” He says looking up at the Elders. “I guess it’s not just the Alphas they want to overthrow. How does it

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