The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Amelia

Sophie

My sister's response to me being home was surprising, until she announces that she's pregnant. Then I understand.

My mother and I rush to hug her, Alpha Calvin stepping back and giving us space.

"Congratulations!" I say.

"How far along are you?" my mother asks.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" we ask, all in rapid succession.

Amelia laughs, hugging us.

"I'm just a couple of weeks along so we don't know if it's a boy or girl yet, but we're both so happy," she says, looking back at her mate. "Yes, we are," Alpha Calvin says.

"And Sophie. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for that to sound like I'm not excited to see you again. I'm so happy that you're safe and home. But, well...now that you're mated, I'm sure you understand what it's like," she says, looking at her mate again. This time, he comes up and wraps his arm around her.

"After...well, after being claimed, it's hard. I'm sure it's still hard for you and Alpha Hunter," she says, looking from me.to him and back again.

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"Well..." begin.

I

"Perhaps we should move back to my office. We can chat

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before dinner. Now I have two very exciting announcements to make to the pack," my father says, rescuing me from having to tell Amelia that my claiming was much better than hers.

"Yes, let's. I want to hear all about it. I'm so happy. I'm finally going to be a grandmother!" my mother says. She gives me a look like I shouldn't say anything yet as she wraps her arm around Amelia, steering her toward the office. I let them pass and Hunter comes up, wrapping his arm around my shoulders.

"Give her this moment. It's important for both of them. It's taken them two years to get pregnant. I know from talking to Lucas that it's a huge struggle to get to a point where you mate is willing to be with you," he says quietly.

I stop and look up at my mate, once again thanking the Moon Goddess that she gave me this man.

he asks,

so thankful

me gently. "Not half as thankful as I

doubt that," I say and turn to follow my family. I stop when

long have you been mated?" she

Let's talk privately," my mother

puts his arm on the small of my back, gently

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the office. The moment the door

"How long?"

I say and watch as something close to

before turning to Calvin and then back to

I know you, Sophie. You would never be this

sit. I don't want you getting worked up. You're pregnant, you need to remember that your emotions

story, and based on their interactions, I would bet money that there is a story,"

going to be here this evening. I have something I want to talk

waits until Calvin gets Amelia settled and then he gestures for me to sit on a loveseat that we can share. As soon as he sits

has as well.

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how I'm completely comfortable being in

"How?" she asks again.

look at Hunter. He leans in, kisses my nose, then turns back to Calvin and Amelia. He's about to speak, but Calvin beats him to it.

Amelia asks, looking between her mate and

her. It's why

gently, reaching out to take his

have been like for us. It should have been this easy. But it wasn't, although I'm thankful you've at least given me a chance to prove that I can be a good mate to you," he says, his eyes softening as he looks at his

just a bit, then relax. He smiles, but it's not

a stand?" he says, turning back to

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to be reunited with her parents. I didn't know the two of you were coming but it's a bonus for Sophie to see her sister as well. But, I also need to know who my allies are.

out a breath. "Two weeks ago, I would have said yes, no hesitation. But

about is war. I just finally got you.

to all of us. I have already told him he has my support, but each Alpha will have to make his

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