The Claiming by Cooper

The Council Chapter 44 Jara

Jara

After leaving Alpha Jonas’s pack, Hana and I get the guards to agree to us riding together. It’s good to see her and catch up. We talk about our packs, our pregnancies, Isabella, Katerina, Layan and finally, the battle this weekend.

“What do you think is going to happen when they get to Alpha Emanuel’s pack?” Hana asks.

“I don’t know. But Mason said they hadn’t seen the she- wolves, so I’m guessing they are locked away somewhere.”

“Where do you think we should put them? We’ve already got Celeste, you have Brynn, Zaire has his she-wolf, I need to get her name, Davis has Layan, and now these.”

“I think we should keep them separated into the different packs for now. Their fear might play off of each other if they are together. But we can set up a support group for them. Maybe mom or Isabella or even Gia might want to run it. Let’s see how many we have and what shape they are in. That might determine the best pack for them to stay in.” I tell her.

We pull up to Alpha Davis’s pack, noting the extra patrols and guards already in place. We say hello and head to the

packhouse.

“I hope Layan’s doing better. I felt like last week she was, but I know sometimes it’s two steps forward and one step back.”

Hana says.

“I hope so too. She seemed okay with Elijah and Lewis, even if

it was only for a few minutes. Maybe she’ll have started relaxing around her pack. I hope so.”

When we arrive at the packhouse, we’re greeted by Alpha

Davis.

much better having us around. It’s good to see him feeling better. It’s impacting his pack as

tell him. This week, with everything going on, it’s only Hana and I that are here to

Davis. We’ve all become good friends. I notice that nearly all of his darkness is

see with Layan. She’s

room

say and the three of us

lunch for us, want to

hungry Layan! Show me what’ s for lunch and tell me what that delicious smell is.” Hana says

greeting the omegas working in the kitchen, but

and that’s a step in the right direction.

salad. We can either have them separate

sound good.” I

The weather is nice today.” Layan says. It’s the first time she’s mentioned going outside

at her. He nods at me

one for you too, Alpha.” Layan says as he walks

away.

her. I can tell from his expression that this

you’re making a couple of me too.” Elijah says, coming into the kitchen having

behind him. Hana’s guards also request lunch and Layan giggles, blushing prettily at our guards’ excitement for her lunch.

A table has already been set up for us and Layan brings a pitcher of iced tea and glasses out after

Davis.

says,

after everything you’ve done to help me.” She

anything but visit our dear

her.