The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 100: Convincing Margot Ezra

"Margot, may I have a word with you?" I ask, walking up to her, Beta Kinsley, and Luna Sophie.

I've never considered myself easily in midated, but Robin and Kayce are on to something. Intelligent, empowered women emit. a strength I'm not used to seeing or feeling. Put them together in a group, like now, and it's intimidating, even for an Alpha like

me.

Three pairs of eyes turn to look at me, one assessing, one questioning, one defiant. Guess which one is defiant.

"Go ahead," she says, and I look at the other two.

"I thought perhaps we could speak privately. But if you would prefer to have this conversation in front of your friends..."

She stands. I've obviously called her bluff. Oh, this woman is challenging. She's getting her wings back and rather than just trying to fly, she's continually flapping them in my face..

But I'm an Alpha and I love a good challenge. Whether she means to or not, she's only making my desire for her stronger.

"I'll be back in a moment,” she says to Beta Kinsley and Luna Sophie, breezing past me.

I watch both women's lips twitch before I turn and follow my mate out into the hallway.

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When she's found the spot where she wants to talk, she spins. around, her chin high and her hands clasped in front of her.

"What can I do for you, Alpha Ezra?" She continually uses my title to keep distance between us, even though I've asked her to call me Ezra.

Rather than answer, I take a moment to assess her. Sparring with her has given me time to see how her body moves, when it's sore and when it's not. Right now, she's standing just off center, meaning either

her leg or her hip is bothering her. She also rolled one shoulder when she clasped her hands, so I'd guess the shoulder that she fell on during our session today is still sore as well.

The longer I look her over, the tighter her lips press together and the brighter the pink stain in her cheeks becomes.

me, Alpha Ezra? You could do

snark before I could catch myself. Her eyes flash to mine and she takes a step

Your constant challenges of me have me

times do I have to tell you

mate, that

"What do you want?"

you want to go

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and I'd like to check on things since I'm staying here longer than

and Thorin under control. But that doesn't mean that I won't challenge her

"No."

women and children there who lost their mates

her posture has relaxed, and now that it is, I can see her subtly shifting her weight to relieve some of the strain on her sore muscles. "Why do you want me to go?"

First, I hate the idea of leaving you, event for a few hours. Thorin won't give me a moment's peace while we're gone which will make the trip that much harder for me, Second, it will give you a chance to let Reyna run. We can go at her pace

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answer. I know she wants to say no, but the running part of the deal has her hesitating as I knew it would. I also think the thought of helping other women is intriguing to her. "I will say, I can't guarantee your safety. I will protect you with my life if someone attacks us, but if Joshua comes while we're out in no man's land, it

"But I don't want

she says, looking dow you dying for me, Ezra. My life will be too short to waste yours on," she

I have her against the wall, my body pressed against hers. "You

resignation on her face. "I am. I've come to terms with that, Ezra. You need to as well. You need to let me reject you. You won't carry my mark, but

You have a pack that relies on

I told you once, but I will tell you as many times as it takes, Margot. I lost one mate in this lifetime; I refuse to

to remain gentle, urging her to give in to the kiss. Her wolf is awake enough that I know she feels the bond. I'm nearly ready to pull away, thinking that I've made a huge mistake, when I feel her relax, her

Chapter 100. Convincing Marget

beginning to move with mine. Her hands slide up

delicate as her scent and I moan softly, pulling her more tightly against me. I let one hand slide into her hair, gently holding

air around us as she presses her body against mine. When I

I want to bring you

she asks, pulling

gently wiping the tears from eyes. I don't ask about them. I'm sure she's struggling with this