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,

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

you some pajamas for our pajama

the bed up for you.” Mignon says, walking off to find clean

as 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

really here to see me?” She says softly, never taking her eyes off of me, as Hana begins to pour warm water over her head. Her hair is so oily that it just

asked if we could come to visit you, and he

cheeks. She looks down and Hana looks up

it, sweet girl?” I ask her gently.

said we’re having a pajama party, but

sleep, we’ll stay awake with you.” Hana says to her, coaxing

comes in, carrying a set of fluffy pajamas with baby ducks on

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

says, coming to

asks before

yours?” She

he didn’t want me forgetting him, so he got me pajamas that has wolves all

giggles at that, but only for a second,

kittens on them.” Hana says as Mignon

on it?” She asks, coming

pajamas.” Hana

little duck pajamas

soooo soft. Asher got them for me.” She looks at me, smiling. Asher

be the only one wearing cute little baby animals

When she’s as clean as we can get her and her hair is rinsed and conditions, I help her out of

we going to have popcorn and sodas?” I ask her, still holding her

hungry.” She

know that everyone else is starving. And I believe I remember

to head to

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

done, Mignon heads to her room to change into her pajamas. Annabel has

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, will be able to help too, but even though Annabel and Mignon are now Lunas, they aren’t true

stay with you?” She

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

I made sure your things

hand. When we get to my room, I can see that Annabel must have put my things away for me. I smile at her before sitting Layan down on a chair in my room and getting my pajamas.

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

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