The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 138

The Council Chapter 45 Jara

Jara

Later, after dinner, we sit and watch a movie. This time, her pack members don’t stay quite so far away, offering to bring us popcorn or refill our drinks. I’m happy to see that Layan doesn’t flinch or cower when they get closer to her. They are all trying to be very careful around her and it seems to be working.

Elijah and Lewis shift out before we’re done watching the movie, and my night guards come to stand watch over me.

While Layan still sits in between us, she doesn’t fall asleep against me. When the movie ends, she turns to me.

“Would it be okay if I slept with you again? I’m sleeping better, but my best sleep is when you’re here.”

“Absolutely.” I say.

“Am I invited too?” Hana asks.

“Of course.” Layan says, laughing. It’s good to hear her laughing again.

We get ready and crawl into bed. Layan asks us about our pregnancies, and we tell her all the things that we like and don’t like about it.

“Did you hear that Mignon felt her little one move?” Hana

asks.

“Already?” I ask.

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“Yes, I can’t wait for that. That will be so exciting.”

until we all drift off to

Elijah POV

suddenly there is smoke pouring into the

on my watch. Not only that, but I also know she’s with Layan. I won’t let that

guards that were on duty pushing into Jara’s room. They are coughing

process and pushing the two of them against the wall, using

a moment to remember that I’m buck naked, and I worry that I might trigger Layan. It can’t be helped. Protecting Jara and Layan is more

sure she’s

them in front of me,

guards have her safe. When we get to

they have collapsed. The floor below us is chaos. Alpha Davis is barking orders at his men, trying to put the fire out and trying to figure out who is attacking us, because that’s what

He looks up, realizing we’re trapped

coming over

everyone okay?” He

roof is already caving in up here.” I say,

you go first, stand at the bottom and make sure you catch them if

and then I turn to Jara. “You’re up next, Luna.” I tell her and help her get on

floor we’re on, shifting around, part of it collapsing and shaking the ladder loose. Lewis moves and catches Jara before she crashes to the floor. I reach out, pulling Layan against me, holding on to

happen to you.” I look

“Trust me?”

soars when she nods her head

get you out of here safely, that’s

bottom of the ladder. She gets down without an incident,

by the shoulders and guiding her to the ladder.

is trembling so badly I’m

back.” I tell her, turning and squatting down in

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