The Claiming by Cooper

The Council Chapter 56 Mason

Mason

After a month of absolute silence in my head from Jara, I can’t get enough of her being back in my head. Last night, I slept for what was probably the first time since we lost our daughter.

The next morning as she lays wrapped in my arms, I ask her what had changed, and she told me about Mila coming to Melinda in a dream.

“You know, Mason. I would never have been able to willingly give up a child. But, if I had to lose one, then I’m glad to know that my sister got the child she never had in this life.”

“Me too. If feels…better somehow knowing that your sister is looking after our daughter.”

I sent Elijah a mind link, letting him know that I’d be spending time with Jara this morning.

“Take as much time as you need, Alpha. The whole pack can feel the difference in the two of you this morning. I’m glad things are getting better.”

“Me too.” I say before turning back to my mate.

“Tell me what I’ve missed.” She says.

I had intentionally not told her that Mignon had her baby. When Asher told me that Mignon wanted to visit with her baby, I had told him no. I wasn’t sure how Jara would respond, and it was too risky.

Then, just a few days ago, Hana had her daughter. I hadn’t mentioned that either and I had asked her family to keep it from her for now.

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kiss the top of her head, holding her tightly before telling her about Mignon and Hana.

looking at me. “I missed their births? Both of

too upsetting for you, so I asked them not to say anything. I’m sorry if that wasn’t the right thing to do.” I tell her.

right thing to do. You’re right, I couldn’t

has gone soft, deep with desire. My body responds, but I’m careful. I don’t want another incident like before.

things that we could do until the doctor gave us the go ahead.” She says smiling. It’s the first time I’ve seen her smile in much too

on my chest and I relax, stroking her naked back

last time we checked, it looked like they were training hard. I expect that they will be planning an attack soon. Zaire, Saul, Davis and Quinton have been watching them. Asher, Seth, Antonio and I have

to cup my face. “I’m sorry I haven’t been here for you.” Her eyes are full of sadness but also determination. I know that look. My mate is resolute in getting herself back

I’d like you to participate in when you

I tell

She

her claim, but I don’t think she can handle that, and neither do Seth and Antonio. We were there, we saw how she came out. But, if I fight this, it could look like I’m trying to give Elijah the upper hand. He may be your Beta, but no one doubts

from her,

to her, to negotiate to get what she wants in her claiming versus what the council feels is in the best interest in the packs. As it stands, we’ve lost at least another 150 werewolves, fighting with Alpha Emanuel and with the others fighting against Alpha Zaire and Alpha Luke. That brings our numbers down to roughly 1350, not including the 50 she–wolves. That’s it, that’s all that’s left of us and if we go to war with Gunnar, that number

keep up with how quickly we’re killing each other off. At this rate,

three she–wolves going into the claim this year – Layan, Katerina and McKenna. Stella hasn’t had a child since Jace, Tessa, your mom, Isabella, they’re all too old to have children. Nearly half of the she–wolves

that now, we’re doing a better job of keeping the feral–fever away in the packs. Jonas’s pack has several members that are in their thirties and are showing no signs of feral–fever.” She says.

are roughly twenty she–wolves that will come of