The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 68: Birthday Party

Sophie

"Are you nervous Nikki?" I ask, watching her as she gets ready for her party.

"Yes and no," she says, but I can see her nerves.

Allison and Letti left with Kayce several days ago to return to his pack. According to Hunter, he lost several members of his pack too when he refused to claim Allison publicly, but word of Brooklyn had spread like wildfire through the packs, so not as many omegas and warriors were willing to leave, even if they did agree to continue the public matings. No one wants that for their daughter, or their sister. It seems it's only okay if it's for someone else.

The twins have been out and around the pack more often. Hunter and I had heard them sucking in air several times when they'd see us do something unexpected. It was much like it had been when Nikki, Allison, and Letti first arrived.

We ve had several more she-wolves find us, some who were on the run, but now, we're starting to see warriors and omegas who are afraid that they will be taken as mates or worse, raped and cast aside like Brooklyn. Nearly every day we have at least one she-wolf come to our borders requesting protection. We'd also heard that Alpha Kayce had received his first request for protection, and he had accepted. Hunter had called Alpha Ezra and told him that he was invited to

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Nikki's birthday party if he wanted to extend his stay or delay it a couple of days. He chose to delay it, wanting to see a birthday party that didn't include a public claiming.

"You know that neither Hunter nor I will allow anyone to claim you against your will, right Nikki?" I ask her.

"Yes. I do trust that. It's just...." she looks at me in the mirror where she's putting the last touches on her outfit.

"What if he's my mate? What if he isn't? What if..."

I step forward and put my hands on her shoulders. I'm not that much older than she is, but in some ways, I feel much, much older.

"You take it one step at a time, one day at a time," I tell her. "If he is, you get to know him, you take things as slow or fast as the two of you choose to, together. If he's not, then..."

"I hope he is," she says, looking at herself in the mirror. "Is that crazy to say?"

"No, it's not. I think we all saw the chemistry between the two of you when he was here. From the little bit of time I had with him, he seems like a good man."

"He does. I never thought I'd say this, but...I think, with time, I could learn to trust him."

"Believe me, if he's a good man, it won't take very long at all. Look at me. Look at Allison. I think Alpha Robin will be the same."

She takes a deep breath. "When will they be here?"

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planning to arrive around the same time. Alpha Dutton is bringing Penny. She wanted to join our pack. I'm glad. I liked Penny and I think she can help with the she-wolves. that are starting to flood our borders. It will be good for her to see a birthday party as

you'll have to start patrolling out farther, right? Alphas like Owen will plan an attack

in a couple of days, so hopefully, he's busy with that."

him here, he'd make the exception, but he couldn't promise that I'd be safe. I'm sure Alaric planned to bring his Beta, He's wanted me as

not be in attendance." Ilatch the fierce

behind. "We'll see how it goes. It could be a really fun meeting with you

downstairs," I say to her, leaving her to go check on the twins. They had gone back and forth about being at the party. I know they're

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party, but also because there will be three

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in the room they decided to share. Maybe it's because they are twins, or

hair down, but Tiffany has the sides of hers twisted and pinned up in the back. They wanted to wear blue dresses today,

being

that. But you truly have nothing to fear. Hunter made sure each Alpha was aware that there would not be any public claimings in

know, it's just..." Tammi

Unlike you, our Alpha wanted all his ranked she-wolves to know and understand what

woman on her 18th birthday," I say to them. "If you're nervous, stay close to

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says as I

"Yes?"

appreciate you and Alpha Hunter for taking us in. Neither of

safe place to live. The two of you had to find your way here

a brain or have a secret way of communicating. Maybe

we heard

know what you're talking about. I'm Sophie

was," I hear one of the twins say to the other

back into the main hall, checking to see that everything is ready, answering last-minute

We'd seen the doctor and confirmed that I was pregnant, getting to hear our baby's heartbeat. I had cried and although Hunter

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find out if we're having

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he walks toward

leaning against him and wrapping my own arms around his waist as I look up

hoping we can have our own celebration later, alone,' he says in

wager,' I reply, smirking up at him. I know I only won because Hunter is