The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 109

The Council Chapter 16: Jara

Jara

When we returned to the pack, Mason goes to check with Elijah, and I checked in with Stella to make sure everything has run smoothly while I was gone. She said that everything went well, but that we are in need of a food run. She had made a list of items that we need.

“Stella, if we need food while Mason and I are away, just get it. We can discuss it later. I don’t want the pack to suffer because we aren’t here.”

“Yes, Luna.” She says.

“Truly, Stella, if there is a problem, we’ll discuss it. But I’ve kept you in charge of the kitchens because I know you can handle it. I trust you.”

“Thank you, Luna. That means a lot.”

After checking with Stella, I go to find Lewis. He’s the pack member I’m most concerned about and was the most worried about leaving so soon after arriving. When I find him, he’s in training, sparring with another warrior.

“Luna! You’re back!”

“I am. We just got back. How is everyone?”

They all stop sparring, finding a way to get closer to me. When I first arrived here, it made me uncomfortable, but after speaking to my mother and having a better understanding of my impact on all of them, I understand it. So even though they are sweaty and shirtless, I make a point of reaching out and touching each of

them, noting which ones need more of my time and attention.

Lewis, in particular, seems to have suffered in my absence. When I touch him, I feel the darkness rippling across his back.

So, I sit down, watching as they spar, taking turns having my pack. members come sit next to me.

“Why do I feel worry in your mind, love?” Mason asks through our mind link.

“Lewis. He didn’t do well with me being gone.”

“He was very close to going feral before the claiming this year. I’m sure it will take a while.”

“What do you think of assigning him as my guard next weekend when I go to Alpha Davis’s pack.”

It’s quiet a moment before Mason responds. “I would feel better if he were your second guard. Luke is a seasoned and tested guard. I know he would give his life for you. I don’t know where Lewis’s mind is. But, if you feel strongly about it, I’ll talk to him and see if I feel comfortable sending him along with you and Luke.”

of Luke, when do he and his mate arrive? And who’s pack were they a

official part of our pack before he leaves to go with you to

Luke and his mate were part of Alpha Shawn’s

“Yep.”

that won’t sit well when

stay

his mate

did. And guess who’s pack he was from.”

“No!”

going to love us that much more now. But I don’t care. Those guards are good men.

what’s even better?”

“What’s that?”

guards have little girls. So, we aren’t just getting another female in

burst out laughing and all the warriors stop to look at me. “Sorry, Mason is being funny.” I say out loud, and

else, my love?” He

you just made my day!”

happy to oblige.”

been hovering near me. “Lewis, how

while giving him the attention

go wide. “I’m not sure Alpha Mason would be okay with me

fine. I’m going to go change and I’ll be right back.” I stand and start to walk away before turning

don’t plan to hold back, so you

is bright as the sun.

creep back in, impacted his abilities, but as we continue on, he becomes sharper in his focus, better able to predict my moves and counter them. I still beat him, but once I feel the

reach my hand down and help him up.

you, that was a

a chance to take on our Luna?”

me

at once, Luna. That wouldn’t

damn right that wouldn’t be fair. I wouldn’t want my best warriors to be embarrassed when their Luna kicked all their asses at once. So, why don’t you all take on your Alpha and Luna at once and see how far you get?” Mason smirks, coming up to the group.

the group of warriors is intrigued,

his head, watching as the warriors decide if they want to take Mason’s challenge. One of them looks

side are you on, Beta?” A

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