The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 102: Sophie's Lament

Hunter

As soon as I got off the phone with Erza, I call Carter and conference Kayce in.

"Hunter, I'm guessing there's a problem?" Kayce says.

"Ezra went to check on Owen's old pack today. He took Margot with him, and they came across what he called scout trails. He gave me general coordinates as to where they are, but he said it looks like they spread out to all three of our packs."

Kayce growls low in his chest. I understand the sentiment very. well. My mate is pregnant too and the thought of anyone. coming after her and my pup had my hackles up the moment that Ezra told me what he'd found.

"I think we need to include Dutton and Robin on this call," Carter says. "If Alpha Ezra says the trails were headed in our directions, it could be one or both of the packs in our area." "That's a very good point, Carter, give me a moment and I'll try. to conference them in," I say.

Once I've gotten the other two Alphas on the phone, I tell them what I told Kayce and Carter. Both of them snarl, just like Kayce did. I know from experience that if their mates aren't yet pregnant, it's only a matter of time.

"I'm going to check it out, but I can't cover all of the packs," I -begin.

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"I'll join you," all four Alphas say at once.

"Good, that's what I was hoping. If they are checking out our packs, mine may not be the first one that's attacked. I expect Joshua will attack me, but we still have Aiden and Alaric who are a risk. And we don't know if they will plan a unified attack, or if they will attack separately."

I give everyone the coordinates, and call Lucas into my office, letting him know.

"I'm leaving you in charge of the pack. I have no idea what we'll find or how long I'll be gone, but I want to know where they've been and what they've seen in our pack before I come back. Keep the patrols tight and at current scheduling capacity. I know it's tough on the pack, but it's better than getting

awakened in the middle of the night by wolves crashing into our packhouse because they got through our patrols. Also, pull Penny in if you need help."

"I'll keep the pack safe, and our Luna safe as well," Lucas says.

I say, going in search of my

the safe rooms. I pull her to my side, wrapping my arms around her, and taking a moment to see

already feels warmer in here, cozier," I

at me. When she sees

Kinsley turns, focusing

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called the other Alphas and we're going to meet to sniff them out and see where they lead. I may not be back tonight, but I don't

take her face in my hands. "I will be

all of you dead!" she

"Sophie..."

in her hands. From the corner of my eye, I see Kinsley silently leave to give us

tear escapes, sliding down her cheek until I swipe it with my

I won't let anyone hurt you, but

against my chest as she fights her tears. I wrap my

you, Hunter. I can't. I don't want to. I didn't know that love could feel like this, feel this good. Please, Hunter. You have to be safe. You have to come home to me. Promise me,

honey, calm down. You're getting

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hate the thought of

me this much. "I didn't know love could feel like this either. I didn't know that you would become more important to me than my own life. Not because I'm an Alpha, but because you are such an incredible woman, and I love you so much that it hurts. But right now, the pack needs you, Sophie. They will look to you as much as they look to Lucas while I'm away. I need you to be

can't be strong if I don't know that you will return to me,"

I'll find my way home to you. I don't expect anything to happen, but if it does, I'll make my way

I truly don't expect anything

taking deep breaths while I kiss forehead, her eyes, her cheeks,

The others will beat me there at this rate, but I need to know that you're going

nods, taking another deep breath before opening her