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.

want to ogle me, Alpha Ezra? You could do

responding to her snark before I could catch myself. Her eyes

Your constant challenges of me have me

to tell

that

"What do you want?"

want to go with me to Alpha

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check on things since I'm staying

says, once again challenging me. This time, I have me and Thorin under control. But that doesn't

"No."

there who lost their mates and I want to make sure we're doing everything we

and now that it is, I can see her subtly shifting her weight to relieve some of the strain on

that much harder for me, Second, it will give you a chance to let Reyna run. We can go at her pace and let you stretch out those sore muscles. Third, I could use a Luna's eye and assistance. Those women will probably respond better to you than to me. I want them to know that they are

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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 will be

"But I don't want

me, Ezra. My life will be too short to waste yours on," she says quietly, making

I can stop myself, I have her against the wall, my body pressed

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 my death will still impact you and on the battlefield,

and death. You have a pack that relies on you. I have

around her, holding her against me but pulling away from the wall. "Now you listen to me. I told you once, but I will tell you as many

I shut her up, covering her mouth with mine. I feel her body go rigid, and as I angry as I am, I force myself to remain gentle, urging her to give in to the kiss. Her wolf is awake enough that I know she feels the bond.

Chapter 100. Convincing Marget

hands

to the side, sliding my tongue into her mouth. Her sweet, floral taste is as delicate as her scent and I moan softly, pulling her more tightly against me. I let one hand slide into her hair, gently

body against mine. When I smell the salt of tears, I pull away, leaning my head against her forehead, letting both

today. I told him I want to bring you

did?" she asks, pulling

to her face, gently wiping the tears from eyes. I don't ask about them. I'm sure she's struggling with this mate. bond and her response to