The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 124: Flutters Sophie

I'm not sure why it feels better to share my grief with the pack, but it does. Maybe it's because we're stronger together, able to support each other, or just because we all love each other so much, but whatever the reason, as much as I'm hurting, I want to help others heal from their losses too.

It once again says so much about Hunter as the Alpha and leader of this pack that everyone has bonded together, is working together, to make sure no one feels alone at this time, especially the pups and mates who lost someone. I've already had requests from the two new surviving mates to have their homes moved to what they've started to call the 'survivor center'.

Now that Leah has been marked by Brutus, she will be moving out. After checking with Brooklyn, she also wants to stay closer to Dr. Caspian, so their home is available. That leaves only one that needs to be built. I make a mental note to talk to Hunter about having the warriors build another couple of homes out there. Mates die for other reasons besides war, and we know that our battles aren't done yet. If nothing else, Alaric must die. But Aiden is still out there as well!

I spend most of the morning after we lay our pack members to rest consoling the still grieving pack members. Some are still too distraught to return to their duties. I make a note of those and work with the omegas to cover kitchen and duties as well as toll

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before returning to patrols. I know it will spread our patrols thin to lose even more of our warriors while we have so many in the pack hospital, but our pack needs time to grieve and those who are strong enough are willing to work harder to keep the pack safe.

Kinsley returned to the packhouse last night for the funerals, but she's resting in her room this morning. Once I finish checking on the others, I go to see her, knocking on their door.

"Come in," she says, and I step into their bedroom. I've never been here before, but I can see Kinsley's touch everywhere. I'm sure Lucas didn't care what the room looked like, wanting Kinsley to be happy here, and maybe she didn't add her touch until the two of them came together, but now, their space feels very homey, very much like Kinsley. I bet Lucas loves coming home to his room with her every night.

"I wanted to check on you. Hunter said you and your pup are safe, but Sybil is still quiet," I say, walking up to the bed and sitting on the edge.

Kinsley takes my hand. We haven't had any time alone together since the war.

“I know I said it last night, but there was so much going on, Sophie, that I want to say again how sorry I am about your parents.”

"Thank you. They were good people. They deserved better."

"Lucas said that Hunter is going to let you give the killing blow," she says, looking surprised.

"Yes. I asked to do it. He deserves to die at the hands of the

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daughter of the man he killed. Obviously, I can't fight, but Hunter will capture him and give me the chance to end his life."

me about Amelia, or Alpha Amelia now,

Kinsley, I tell her everything, including

this one. He and I talked about it briefly last night and I don't understand how Calvin could work so hard to

I don't know what will happen with Amelia. I'm afraid for her. She's pregnant, alone basically, and her Beta was our father's Beta. They didn't have any sons to take over as Beta and their daughters have all found their mates and moved on. Her Gamma is younger, but maybe could move up, but I'd be worried about him challenging her for the Alpha position at a time when she's vulnerable." "These are very interesting times, aren't they?" she asks. "And it all started with you," she says smiling at me. I ignore the reference to me being 'the legend', and shift to a discussion about how she's

felt your baby move yet?" she asks

I'm not sure, have

me healing or if

if it was my stress making my stomach flutter,

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feeling it..." we squeeze each other's hands and smile

when I tell him. Shaw won't stay

She laughs. "Dario either."

Speak of the wolf...

when you get a moment?' my mate's voice flits through

you?" Kinsley

have a dopey smile on my face?"

a woman in love," she

my dearest friend. "What do

on Sybil. If I have to heal at a human's pace, it'll be closer to a week. But if she starts to resurface and heal me, then it will be much faster. My wounds aren't

mother, just like you," I say, leaning over to hug my friend. "Take care of yourself. I'll come visit

It's going to be boring being stuck here all day.

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sure he's just happy to have you

makes two of

office, rubbing my belly and thinking

I get to his office, I can tell my mate is agitated. He's up and pacing which is very unlike

what's on his mind, he always sets it aside to show me

"What's that fleeting little thought in your head you're

a master seeker, keeping a secret from him is nearly impossible. So, instead, I open my