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.”

speaking of Luke, when do he and his mate arrive? And who’s pack were they a part of before, I never asked.”

have to make them an official part of our pack before he leaves to go with you to Alpha Davis’s pack. And, as to which pack he came from, Elder Carson brought him along from his pack.”

mean Luke and his mate were part of Alpha Shawn’s pack?”

“Yep.”

won’t sit well when Alpha

to stay in your pack. It’s against our

mate move to Seth’s pack

“Sure did. And guess

“No!”

But I don’t care. Those guards are good men. Their mates are probably thankful to get out

what’s even better?” Mason

“What’s that?”

another female in our pack, we’re getting two and so are

“Sorry, Mason is being funny.”

my love?” He asks.

made

happy to oblige.”

who has been hovering near me. “Lewis, how would you feel about sparring with your Luna?” Maybe I can

giving him the attention he needs.

sure Alpha Mason would be okay with me sparring with

he’ll be fine. I’m going to go change and I’ll be right back.”

and Lewis, I don’t plan to hold back, so you shouldn’t either.”

is bright as the sun. “Okay, Luna.”

begin sparring with Lewis. At first, the feral-fever that has started to creep back in, impacted his abilities, but as we continue on, he

knock him on is ass again, I reach my hand down and help him up. “I

you, that was a good workout.”

of us get a chance to take on our Luna?” I hear and turn to see a bunch of hopeful

you want to take me on?” I ask,

once, Luna. That wouldn’t be fair.”

So, why don’t you all take on your Alpha and Luna at once and

that the group of warriors is intrigued,

with Mason. He stands, shaking his head, watching as the warriors decide if they want to take Mason’s challenge. One of them looks up and

on,

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