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 job

and I

should have come to me about

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

others making my mate uncomfortable. I've told Kinsley to feel free to break their noses as well, but

those individuals who remain in the pack. That won't be tolerated, Kinsley, not by any of us. We're going to be bringing more she-wolves into the pack. I won't have them leaving again because they

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

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attention sooner."

the meaning behind them will hit Kinsley hard. Everyone wants the approval of their Alpha. For me to tell my Beta female that

apologies, Alpha. I never meant to disappoint you. I'll

the same respect that you would give to the others in this pack.

"Yes, Alpha."

now..." I begin, seeing 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 her dress. Any ideas?"

are they making her?" she asks, and

wrap around her body and only have a strap

mate mark?" Kinsley asks

"Yes."

looks thoughtful for a moment.

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dangle earrings instead of a necklace, Alpha. I think earrings. would

where we can get such earrings?" I

I'd need to

"Go-and thank you."

hurries from the room and I turn to Lucas. "Do

the omegas making her one. Her coloring isn't as dark as our Luna's, so they are going to

can make gold ties or vests for you and I as well. I want it clear to the entire pack that their ranked members are all

as he moves

is going for the earrings?" I ask when he turns to look at

"I believe so."

pair of earrings for your mate as well. Have them give her something similar to what she orders for

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

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we would always

let Sophie know that I

Luna won't hesitate

smile. Yeah, my mate is pretty incredible. "Now we just need to get Kinsley

says as he

preparations for tonight. On my way, I mind link Sophie. 'How is my mate?' I ask, feeling a sudden wave of pride coming

just looking at my mate mark and

at her words, startling

towards you, I say, quickly, stepping away

glad you like my mark. I

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