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.”

his mate arrive? And who’s pack were

I’ll have to make them an official part of our pack before he leaves to go with you to Alpha

Luke and his mate were

“Yep.”

that won’t sit well when Alpha

can’t force someone to stay in

his mate move to Seth’s pack too?”

link. “Sure did. And guess who’s pack

“No!”

much more now. But I don’t care. Those guards are good men. Their mates are probably

even better?” Mason asks me.

“What’s that?”

have little girls. So, we aren’t just getting another female in our pack, we’re getting two

stop to look at me. “Sorry, Mason is

love?”

just made my

happy to oblige.”

me. “Lewis, how would you feel about sparring with your Luna?” Maybe I

giving him the attention he needs.

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

going to go change and I’ll be right back.” I stand and

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

bright as the sun. “Okay,

begin sparring with Lewis. At first, the feral-fever that has started to creep back in, impacted his

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

Thank you, that was a good workout.”

on our Luna?” I hear and turn to see a bunch of hopeful

of you want to take me

all at once, Luna. That wouldn’t be

all their asses at once. So, why don’t you all take on your

of warriors is

outside with Mason. He stands, shaking his head, watching as the warriors decide if they want to take Mason’s challenge. One

are you on, Beta?”

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