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.”

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

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

his mate were part

“Yep.”

sit well when Alpha Shawn gets

force someone to stay

guard and his mate move

mind link. “Sure did.

“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?”

aren’t just getting another female in our pack, we’re getting two and

Mason is being funny.” I say out

else, my love?” He asks.

you just made my day!”

to

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

giving him the attention he

Alpha Mason would be okay with me sparring with

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

plan to hold back,

is bright as the sun. “Okay, Luna.”

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

reach my hand down and help him up.

Luna. Thank you, that was a good workout.”

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

me on?” I ask, raising an eyebrow.

all at once, Luna. That wouldn’t be fair.”

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

can tell that the group of warriors is

us together. Elijah has come outside with Mason. He stands, shaking his head, watching as the warriors decide if they want to take Mason’s challenge. One of them

on, Beta?” A warrior

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