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,

I find her, she and Kinsley are working on the safe rooms. I pull her to my side, wrapping my arms around her,

already feels warmer in

me. When she sees my

Kinsley turns,

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lead. I may not be

take her face in my hands. "I will be safe. I'll be with

of

"Sophie..."

says, tears welling in her eyes as she grabs my shirt, f**g it in her hands. From the corner of my eye, I see Kinsley silently leave to

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

safe too. I won't let anyone hurt you, but

around my waist, pressing her face. against my chest as she fights her tears. I wrap my arms tightly

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 home to me. Promise me!"

calm down. You're getting worked

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you," I say, kissing her tear-streaked face. "I hate the thought of not sleeping beside you tonight, but

makes my heart hurt to see her 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 you are such an incredible woman, and I love you so much that it hurts. But right now, the

I don't know that you

to happen, but if it does, I'll make my way home to you," I

watch as she takes a deep breath. I truly don't expect anything to happen, but if it does, I better make

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

but I need to know that you're going to be okay, Soph. I need you to help lead

before opening her eyes.