The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 31: Leavers Hunter

It's strange feeling my mate's emotions so strongly. Maybe it's because I want to be close to her want to be connected to her, but the moment I felt her sadness, I felt the need to go to her, to make sure she was okay. A lot has changed for her in a very short amount of time. She's been thrust back into pack life after being mated and claimed. Then to find out that she's become a legend for the ranked she-wolves on the run, I can only imagine how overwhelmed she must be feeling.

So, I'm surprised when her sadness is about remembering the night she ran, because of a dress, I'm not sure I fully understand why she's sad about that, unless it's just the memories of that time in her life. Hopefully, it's not about the dress itself.

I had to leave the room quickly. My mate is **y as f**k and the mate bond between us is already hard enough to resist. Seeing my mark clearly displayed on her neck, with the gold material draped round her gorgeous body, had me going instantly hard, which is the opposite of what my mate needs when she's feeling sad.

I'm glad that I got a hold of her father and that he agreed to meet with me tomorrow. He wanted to know why, but I just told him that it was a private matter that needed to be discussed in person. He had agreed, if a bit reluctantly. I know that tomorrow when I show up with Sophie, he'll receive the shock of a lifetime. 1654

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"Alpha," Lucas says, walking up to me as I head back to our offices.

"Head count?" I say as Kinsley walks up from the kitchens.

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He looks at her. "By my estimation, I'd say about a quarter of the pack are readying themselves to leave."

"I'd agree," Kinsley says.

"So, around 50 pack members. How many omegas versus warriors?" I ask.

Lucas looks at Kinsley again. "Even split?" he asks, wanting her opinion.

"Yeah, probably more warriors than omegas, but many omegas are mated to warriors and the warriors seem to be the ones making the decision to leave. From what I can gather, the omegas don't want to leave."

"They have more to lose if they don't find a pack quickly," I say, walking into my office.

"And if the pack doesn't treat their omegas well, even more to lose," Kinsley adds.

"A good point," I say.

"I expect we'll see many coming back eventually," Lucas says.

"Maybe, maybe not. If we go to war, they may not have the opportunity to return. Fifty is doable. Have you looked over the patrols?" I ask Lucas.

"Yes, and since many are still in their off rotation, Kinsley and I

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have agreed that we'll each take a shift. I'm going to take a shift. tonight and she'll take one in the morning. That way, I can run the pack while the two of you are gone tomorrow." "I can run patrols tonight," I say.

"No, spend the night with your mate. Once word gets out, you don't know when you'll have a chance again to enjoy time with her and your bond is still fresh. Take another night with her. Kinsley and I have got this."

"Thank you, both of you. I know this is a lot, especially without a G**a here to help."

happier that he's gone. It will make my

and I

come to me

as Lucas turns and looks at her with an 'I told you so' look on his

Lucas does, but his eyes don't leave his mate. "Apparently there are others making my mate uncomfortable. I've told Kinsley to feel free

Kinsley, not by any of us. We're going to be bringing more

This isn't just about you any longer. Although, I'm disappointed that you didn't trust me enough to

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attention sooner."

meaning behind them will hit Kinsley hard. Everyone wants the approval of their Alpha.

meant to disappoint you. I'll have the list

yourself the same respect that you would give

"Yes, Alpha."

Lucas move closer to Kinsley to comfort her, but I can also feel his happiness that I took the stand I did with his mate. "Sophie is getting fit for a dress, a gold one. I'd like to get her a necklace to go with

dress are they making her?"

going to wrap around her body and

her mate mark?"

"Yes."

thoughtful for a moment.

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dangle earrings instead of a necklace, Alpha. I think

idea of what and where we can get such

I'd need to

"Go-and thank you."

turn to Lucas.

are going to use a lighter shade of gold for Luna Sophie, and a

front. See if they can make gold ties or vests for you and I as well. I want it clear to the entire pack that their ranked

and Lucas," I say as he moves to the

for the earrings?" I ask

"I believe so."

earrings for your mate as well. Have them give her

smiles happily. "Thank you, Alpha. And thank you for talking to her. I wasn't sure she was going to give

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that we would always support her

know that I want to know immediately

as he reaches for the door. "I'm pretty sure our Luna won't hesitate

pretty incredible. "Now we just need

he says as he

outside to check on the preparations for tonight. On my way, I mind

looking at my mate mark and thinking how s**y it looks on

at her words,

you, I say, quickly, stepping away from

you like my mark. I like you

to be your mate,' she says, once agairt making me feel like