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 at her, and Hana squeezes her hand

we get to her room, we can smell the stale smell of sweat and tears. I pull Layan into the bathroom and begin running the water

you some pajamas for

make the bed up for you.” Mignon

I help Layan out of her clothes. She’s so exhausted, it’s like she’s a child, barely able to comprehend what’s going on around 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

as Hana begins to pour warm water over her head. Her

Layan. We’ve all been worried about you. So, when we saw Alpha Davis last weekend, we asked if we could come to visit you, and

Layan’s cheeks. She looks down and Hana looks

it, sweet girl?” I ask her gently.

party, but I

to her, coaxing her head back up so she can continue washing it.

fluffy pajamas with

looks at them a moment before turning away. “Those are for children. I’m not a child

says. “The ones I brought have bunnies on them.” She says, coming to sit on the other side of the tub,

She asks before turning to me.

about yours?” She

him, so

a second, as if the sound is foreign.

on them.” Hana says as Mignon walks in.

kittens on it?” She asks, coming to sit

Hana says.

that her cute little duck pajamas are

got them for me.”

see, you won’t be the only one wearing cute little baby animals on your PJs.” I tell her.

her hair is rinsed and conditions, I help her out of the tub, putting a towel around her. Mignon gets her brush and begins brushing the knots out

sodas?” I ask her, still holding her hands. She has

very hungry.” She

is starving. And I believe I remember

Hana turns to head to the kitchens. When

Layan’s hair into two braids and

room to change into

though I’m a Luna now, I still have Alpha blood. 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. Hana, being a Beta,

stay with you?” She

I’m not even sure where my room is.” I

made sure your things were in there, Jara.”

Layan’s shoulders as we walk, and Annabel holds her hand. When we get to my room, I can see that Annabel must have put my things away for me. I

room. Because my arm is around her shoulders, I feel

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