The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 64: Pride Sophie

I thought I would be more embarrassed by the jokes the warriors made about my bite marks and scratches that are all over Hunter and which he is proudly displaying. I didn't exactly hide my bite marks, but I didn't flaunt them either. However, rather than feeling embarrassed, I felt proud, possessive. This man is mine and everyone should know it. Although, maybe I need to be a bit quieter in the future. 'Why? Everyone knows you're mated. Everyone knows you're pregnant with our mate's pup. Who cares if they hear you. It's not the same as being in front of them while it's happening, is it?' Hedda asks. I guess it isn't. Maybe it's the difference in the feeling of the pack members. Yes, they're teasing Hunter about it, careful not to say anything to me, but it's all in good fun. Rather than feeling sleazy or malicious, there's a happiness in the pack. They like that Hunter and I are so close. It helps them to feel more confident and calmer as our pack members.

I was thrilled to see Alpha Kayce and see that he was wearing Allison's mark. I truly hope that they find the happiness that Hunter and I have found together

"What are your plans, Kayce?" Hunter asks him, grabbing a plate and putting food on jt. I quickly realize that the plate is for me, based on my likes, not Hunter's. Goddess, I love this man. Chapter 64: Pride

"I want to leave today. I've been here too long already and with Aiden acting like an a** I don't want Robin to have to face him alone if he decides to attack." He glances behind us, and I turn, seeing Nikki coming in from training.

"Also, I think Robin plans to come back here next week," he says, smiling.

"Make sure that he sees how happy you and your new Luna are, Alpha Kayce," I tell him.

He stops, his look becoming serious. "It's so different. I really didn't understand. I mean, I saw the two of you, I saw what you did in that committee meeting, but until I felt her emotions, so strong and powerful, so loving, so...happy with me for the choice that I made, I didn't truly get. But do now. I would never do anything to betray the trust that she has given me. Never. You have my support, one-hundred percent Hunter."

"Thank you, because I intend to petition the committee to change that law. It's going to take a lot of pressure and we'll get a lot of push-back, but it needs to change." "Which law are we talking about? And nice mate mark, Alpha," Nikki says coming to join us.

"The law about the public claimings. Hunter's going to petition to change the law. Alpha Kayce is now on board as well."

She looks at him assessingly. He waits her out. "That's good to know. How is my friend?"

"Tired," he says, smirking again.

"Happy?" she asks.

0230

Chapter 64: Pride

1288 (Vouchers

"Very, but I'll let her tell you herself, after she gets some sleep. and some food. Which," he says, lifting the nearly overflowing plate of food in his hands, "I need to go."

"Just let me know if you plan to stay another night. You're both welcome, I just want to make sure we're make preparations."

He nods and just before he turns, he looks past me again. "Will you let Letti know that Allison wants to speak with her later today?"

"I'll let her know if you let Allison know that I want to speak with HER later today," Nikki says.

at her. "Should I tell Robin you said hi

and I'll talk to Ali about our plans, and let you know this afternoon what they are, if

with Nikki and Letti for breakfast.

their

them yesterday, but they didn't come out at all,"

afraid?" I

sure. I told them it was safe, so did Letti, but they might

Chapter 64: Pride

on that side of the packhouse

Nikki grimaces.

go talk to them. Do we know

Luna," Nikki says and Letti shrugs that she

Hunter. "Eat first. You're eating for two. Then take care of our

it went really well since the two of you look like you literally tried to devour each

with pride, passion, and desire, sending a wave of heat through

don't matter, like Hunter is in this fight alone. I just reminded them that I'm Sophie Meyers and that if I decided

stare at me. I notice that the other tables around us have gone quiet

Hunter

threatened the Alphas?" Letti

Kayce obviously is on our side, Alpha Robin is too,"

Chapter 64: Pride

father is and now, Alpha Calvin is as well. The only one I'm still not sure about is Alpha Ezra, but he said he wants to come visit and see more of our interactions." "I intend to call him today," Hunter

we get back to the part where you threatened the

their packs. Alpha Robin and my father reminded your brother and Alpha Aiden that their packs border each other, so if they were to wage war on us, their packs might not still be there when they return," I say, smiling and taking a

said that?" Nikki

watching her nod as she looks down thoughtfully. "You know he'll be here

was clear that he intends to be here for Nikki's birthday, in case they truly

on the phone for

up.

at me. "Saves me the phone

at my plate. "Will

so much food," I

asks softly,

Chapter 64 Pride

see the doctor soon.

front of those Alphas yesterday," he growls. This time when he kisses me, he grabs my hair and takes