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.

know you will," I say,

Kinsley are working on the safe rooms. I pull her to

feels warmer in

the goal," Sophie says, smiling up at me. When she sees my face, her

asks, and Kinsley

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where they lead. I may not be back tonight, but I

her face in my hands. "I will be safe.

want all of you

"Sophie..."

welling in her eyes as she grabs my shirt, f**g it in her hands.

happen to you..." she says and a tear escapes, sliding down her cheek until I swipe

safe too. I won't let anyone

around my waist, pressing her face. against my chest as she fights her

love could feel like this, feel this good. Please, Hunter. You have to be safe. You have to come home to me. Promise me, Hunter. You've never broken your promises to me, and I want your promise that you'll be safe and come

honey, calm down. You're getting worked up

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pup. I love you," I say, kissing her tear-streaked face. "I hate the thought of not sleeping beside you tonight, but I need to know that you, our pack, and

sad, but it also tugs at my heart that my mate loves 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

don't know that you will return

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

breath. I truly don't expect anything to happen, but if it does, I better make good on my

while I kiss forehead, her eyes, her cheeks, and finally her

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

taking another deep breath before opening