The Claiming by Cooper

Mason

The next day, I pull Luke into my office and explain about Lewis.

“I can handle it Alpha. And as I side note, I’m glad that the Lunas are going to see the omega Layan. She’s a sweet girl. She didn’t. deserve what happened to her.”

“Is your spouse going to be okay here without you? I’m happy to look after her, but Jara and I both got the impression that things. were not good for her at Alpha Shawn’s pack.”

“They weren’t. It was another reason that I was happy when you asked me about continuing as Luna Jara’s guard. The males in that pack are very aggressive, making it a constant concern that they might try to take my mate against her will. So, yes, she is very shy around other males and no offense, Alpha, but she isn’t going to feel comfortable around you. Alpha Shawn wasn’t much better.”

“I’d like to hear more about that at some point, and I’d like to go. over with you what we are trying to change and get your input. But before that, let’s talk about you and your mate becoming official members of our pack.”

“What did you have in mind?” Luke asks.

“Before I let you leave my pack as Jara’s guard, I need to have you and Brynn officially join my pack. I know you haven’t been here. very long, but we’re on a tight timeline. Are you willing to swear your loyalty to me and this pack?” I ask.

“Yes, Alpha. I don’t need any more time. My mate may not understand completely, but I watched you and Luna Jara for nearly two months. I know that I can trust you. She will eventually feel

comfortable, it will just take her a while.”

“I understand. So, can I set it up for you and Brynn to join the pack tonight or tomorrow?”

“As soon as possible, Alpha. I’m ready to be a part of a pack that I can believe in.”

let’s see how she feels. I’m willing to give her at couple more days if she feels she needs it, but I need you to swear allegiance to my pack before you leave with Jara

her to your

does that, I call Jara and ask her to join us as well.

arrives before Brynn and Melinda do. When she walks in, she looks at Luke and then at

going on?” She asks in the

to ask Brynn if she’s ready to join our pack. I wanted you here in case she’s not and if she

thereafter. “Alpha, Luna.” She says before sitting beside Luke, pulling

guard. What you may not know if that Jara is going to another pack this weekend and I need Luke to join her as her guard. Before he goes, I need him to join this pack. I don’t want to have that ceremony if you’re not ready to swear your loyalty to this pack.”

turns and looks at Luke, then Jara, then back at me. “I…I

that. I can’t have Luke act as Jara’s guard without being part of my pack. It’s already

understand.” She says.

Melinda come with me to watch warrior

“Oh, I don’t…”

we mom? Please?”

Melinda, who is giving her big, hopeful eyes. ‘Doe eyes’ my mother used to

takes Melinda’s

closes, I turn back to Luke.

my mate isn’t ready to swear to your pack before I go, I will. I

let’s talk about what is going on in Alpha Shawn’s pack. You said that he used his friends

that challenged him. We would arrive at our challenge beaten, or in my case, I had silver in my system, others had been given wolfsbane and you know how it is with a challenge. If you don’t follow through,

Carson?” I ask. “You said he verified