The One He Claimed by Cooper

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Penny

I never realized how strong the mate bond would be. I had been terrified about being claimed in public, but it had never occurred to me that the draw to my mate might overshadow that fear. I may never know, because in this pack, I don't have to worry about that. Here, I'm free to love my mate privately.

And we did. Jaime knew he couldn't mark me yet, and he asked me if I wanted to wait, but I didn't and I'm glad I made the decision I did.

After his shower, I'd asked him if he wanted a haircut. I wasn't sure if his s**y hair was a choice or a result of being a lone wolf for so long. He'd chosen a haircut, and he'd taken

advantage of the time to talk to me and run his hands up and down my sides. By the time I had finished cutting his hair into a more manageable curly mop, I was practically desperate for him.

Jaime is a kind and gentle lover and even though I expected my first time to be painful, and it was, he took his time, kissing me through the pain and then showing me the pleasure that comes from being with your mate. According to Jaime, our bond and this feeling between us will only intensify once I turn 18.

'He's right,' Sable told me, purring at our mate's touch. We made love several times, wanting to stay connected, holding each other in between and talking about everything. I learned about his life, even more than what I'd learned from Beth, and I told

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him about mine. I talked to him about Alpha Hunter and Luna Sophie, telling him that they really are good people who want to help others.

He'd listened to me go on and on about this pack, my role in the war, how Luna Sophie and Beta Kinsley had fought so others could be in the safe rooms, how Brooklyn is thriving here in our pack, even after finding her fated mate.

He was quiet, listening to me.

"That's so different than what I grew up with," he'd finally said.

"Me too. But it's real. Once you're here for a couple of days, you'll see it, not just with Alpha and Luna, or our Betas, but also, it's that way with everyone in the pack. Everyone here touches, kisses, and loves on their mates and pups. It's really beautiful Jaime. I hope....I hope that you'll give it a chance," I'd said quietly, worried that he'd decide that he'd rather be a lone wolf than remain here.

He'd kissed the side of my head, his fingers stroking through my hair. "What I want is in this pack. What I want, is you. I have no intention of leaving here without you and if you're happy here, then I'm willing to give it a chance. You're my mate and I trust you."

We'd made love again, this time with me initiating because of how happy his words had made me. We'd finally fallen asleep after that and I'd woken in his arms, excited to take him to warrior training. "Your sister said your father was the Lead Warrior of your pack and you were following in his footsteps," I tell him.

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"Let me guess, the G**a in your wants a challenge," he says, smiling at me.

how strong my mate is," I say, nipping at his lip before leaping out of

giggle and get some clothes, having also gotten

going to want to test

like Alpha Leo based on what you've

nervous as we'd walked outside hand-in-hand. But he did the warmup

to hurt your mate," Alpha Hunter

Alpha. I want to see if she was exaggerating." Alpha Hunter raises his eyebrow. "Well, not every Alpha trains like I

we'll find out," Jaime

Hunter takes a defensive stance and gestures for Jaime to attack. Jaime is tentative at first, pulling punches and not putting himself out there. I can see that he's a bit out of practice, but he's got good instincts and when

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strength.

you're still pulling your punches, Jaime. I'm an Alpha, hit me. I want to know how strong you really are," Alpha Hunter

him. "I don't know what your experience has been in the past, but I'm guessing you weren't on the run because things were good in your pack. Since you didn't take your sisters with you, I'm guessing whatever the problem, it was directed at you. I'm not the kind of Alpha who takes offense when someone shows their strength. On the contrary, if I feel like they are good enough to take me on and they aren't an Alpha, then I need to get better, stronger, Now, if your sister thinks you're strong enough to defeat an Alpha, any

weak to me, so stop holding back. Give me what you've got," he says, getting into a defensive

Jaime. Alpha likes a tough challenge. Show him what you've got," Beta Lucas says, clapping his hands to encourage Jaime as he walks over to watch. I see the other warriors stop and begin

want to see what you've got

time when he goes at Alpha, he goes hard, and I can see Alpha's

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cheering him on, as am I, proud that my mate is such an accomplished, powerful

Alpha Hunter finally calls it, the crowd cheers and I rush into Jaime's arms. He wraps his sweaty arms around me, but

you stay, we'll get you back to fighting strength and you'll be even better." "Alpha Hunter," Jaime calls, still holding on

to strive for, Jaime," he says and continues

through my body and heating my core which is still sore

chatting with him, talking about his technique, asking if he can teach them some of his moves. We get our breakfast

of you face off," one of my

is that?" Jaime asks,

d**n good," a

warrior says, and Jaime raises an

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"Is that so?"

a Ga**a. I was trained to fight my entire

fun then,"

finish breakfast, can you meet me in my office?'

just finishing, Alpha. I'll be right

he says, before closing the mind

Hunter wants to see me. Why don't you get a shower and then we can go check on your sisters," I tell

want to see you?"

I told you; Alpha Hunter isn't like Alpha Leo. Ask anyone here, they'll tell you that he's the real deal," I say, leaning over to kiss him before heading to Alpha Hunter's office. "She's right.