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.

ogle me, Alpha Ezra? You could do that from afar,"

that?" I ask, responding to her snark before I could catch myself. Her eyes flash to mine and she takes

Your constant challenges of me

I have to tell you that

that makes

"What do you want?"

wanted to know if you want to go with me to Alpha

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and I'd like to check on

leave," she says, once again challenging me. This time, I have me and Thorin under control. But that doesn't mean that I won't challenge

"No."

staying. As I was saying, I'm going to Owen's old pack to check on things and see if there is anything I need to address. There are a lot of women and children there who lost their mates and I want to

weight to relieve some of the strain on her sore muscles. "Why do you want me to go?"

her pace and let you stretch out those sore muscles. Third, I could use a

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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

"But I don't want

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

against the wall, my body pressed against hers. "You are

looks up at me, 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 my death will still impact you and on the battlefield, that

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

listen to me. I told you once, but I will tell you as many times

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

Chapter 100. Convincing Marget

hands slide up

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 holding her as we kiss. I don't push for more, just 'happy that she's letting me kiss her, happy that she's responding to the

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

him I want

pulling back to

the tears from eyes. I don't ask about them. I'm sure she's struggling with this mate. bond and