The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 114

The Council Chapter 21 Jara

Jara

When Layan finally stopped crying, we stepped back to give her some room. “I’m so sorry, Alpha Jara. I’m sure you’re here for something important. I didn’t mean to take up your time.” She says, sniffling.

“You’re right, Layan. We are here for something important. We’re here for you.” Hana says to her.

She turns, looking at all of us. “For me?”

“Yes. We’ve been worried about you, so we decided we’d come visit and have a pajama party, movie and popcorn weekend.” I say.

“And pizza!” Annabel says.

There’s a hint of a smile on Layan’s face at that.

“But, before we can have our party, you, beautiful, desperately need a bath.” I tell her, cupping her face.

“Oh!” She exclaims, her hand going to her hair as she looks down at her wrinkled, soiled clothes. “Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry, Alpha, Beta.” She says, looking at me and then Hana.

“Oh foo on that. We’re all Lunas now.” Mignon says to her.

Layan’s eyes go wide. “Lunas? All of you?”

She frowns, looking at Mignon. “But I thought Beta Asher claimed you.”

“He did.” She turns, looking at her mate lovingly where he’s

standing by the front door, watching but giving us space. “But then

his Alpha died, and he took over, making me a Luna.”

She turns, looking at Annabel. “Who claimed you?”

“Tony. Or you’d remember him as Alpha Antonio.” Annabel says.

“And you?” She asks Hana.

“Alpha Seth. So, Jara and I are officially sisters now.” She says, smiling at me.

She turns to me. “Mason caught me, but just barely. I almost made it out on my own.” I hear Alpha Asher snort behind me.

“Come on, we can talk while you get cleaned up.” I tell her, putting my arm around her shoulders and guiding her back the way she

came.

mother mouths a ‘thank you’ to me. I nod

we can smell the stale smell of sweat and tears. I pull Layan into the bathroom and begin

get you some pajamas for our pajama party.” Annabel says.

find some clean sheets so we can make the bed up for you.” Mignon

her. Once I have her clothes stripped off of her, I get her in the tub. When she doesn’t release my hand, I sit on the side of the tub, holding her hands as Hana comes back with shampoo, body wash

of me, as Hana begins to pour warm water over her head. Her hair is so oily that it just flows right

been worried about you. So, when we saw Alpha Davis last weekend, we asked if we could come to visit you,

She looks down and Hana looks

girl?”

You said we’re having a pajama party, but

says to her, coaxing her head

a set of fluffy pajamas with baby ducks on

moment before turning away. “Those are for children. I’m not a child anymore.” She

ones I brought have bunnies on them.” She says, coming to sit on the other side of the tub, and grabbing the body wash.

before

yours?” She asks.

“Mason said he didn’t want me forgetting him, so he

that, but only for a second, as if the sound is foreign. and unwelcome.

Hana

has kittens on it?” She asks, coming to sit

pajamas.” Hana

was saying that her cute little duck

offended. “Mine have little puppies on them. And they are soooo soft. Asher got them for me.” She looks at

you won’t be the only one wearing cute little baby animals on your PJs.”

her hair is rinsed and conditions, I

or are we going to have popcorn and sodas?” I ask her, still holding her hands. She has a death grip on me as if she’s afraid

very hungry.” She says.

else is starving. And I believe I remember your favorite being

and Hana turns to head to

hair out, Mignon braids Layan’s hair into two braids and she helps me

Mignon heads to her room to change into her pajamas. Annabel

Layan, as an omega will respond the most to me, so while I’m here, I plan to give her as much attention, love and comfort as I can.

stay with you?”

us. I’m not even sure where my room

made sure your things were

hand. When we get to my room, I can see that Annabel must

head back to the kitchen and living room. Because my

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