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

part of our pack before he leaves to go with you to Alpha Davis’s pack. And, as to which pack he came from,

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

“Yep.”

well when Alpha Shawn gets

can’t force someone to stay in your pack. It’s against

mate move to Seth’s pack too?”

link. “Sure did. And guess who’s pack he was

“No!”

I don’t care. Those guards are good men.

even better?” Mason asks

“What’s that?”

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

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

else, my love?” He asks.

you just made

to

how would you feel about sparring with

giving him the attention he

Mason would be okay with

right back.” I stand and start

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

smile is bright as

feral-fever that has started to 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

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

that was

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

me

once, Luna. That wouldn’t

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

group of warriors is intrigued, wondering if

Elijah has come outside with Mason. He stands, shaking his head, watching as the warriors decide if they

you on, Beta?” A warrior asks.

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