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.”

talk until we all drift off to sleep.

Elijah POV

sound. My room and bed begin to shake violently and suddenly there is smoke pouring into the room. I jump out of bed,

my Luna on my watch. Not only that, but I also

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

around us. I rush to Jara, grabbing Layan in the process and

worry that I might trigger Layan. It can’t be helped. Protecting Jara

sure she’s

push both of them in front of

guards have her safe. When

us is chaos. Alpha Davis is barking orders at his men, trying to

call, getting his attention. He looks up, realizing

coming over

okay?” He

but I want to get them out of the house. The roof is already caving in up here.” I say, just as someone brings a ladder.

make sure you catch them

“You’re up next, Luna.” I tell her and help her get on the ladder.

crashes to the floor. I reach out,

anything happen to you.”

“Trust me?”

she nods her head yes.

get you out of here safely, that’s

and Hana’s guard gets into position at the bottom of the ladder. She gets down without

Layan.” I say, taking her by the shoulders and guiding her to the

trembling so badly I’m

back.” I tell her, turning and squatting

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