The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 158: Zahn’s Request

Hunter

“Whoa! **n Sophie. Could you set the bar a little lower? I have to up my game back home,” Allison teases.

“I doubt that, my love. I’m quite sure the entire pack would rally behind you if someone threatened you,” Kayce assures her.

“I don’t know…” she says, but Kayce pulls her to him, kissing the top of her head.

“I do.”

Nikki turns to Robin.

“Absolutely,” he says, answering her unasked question. “The pack would support and protect you in an instant. It’s the only thing that helps me to sleep at night with Camden still out there.”

“He’ll never take me from you,” she purrs at him.

“I’ll kill him if he tries,” he growls.

“So, Jocelyn is settled for the night?” I ask Sophie.

“She is. I think she’ll enjoy the peacefulness here and Allison is going to help us get the garden started before they head back home,” she says.

“I guess I know what we’re doing tomorrow,” Kayce says drolly.

Allison smacks his arm good-naturedly. “We can do it, Kayce.”

“You’re pregnant, Allison. You’re not going to be shoveling dirt and moving heavy plots of grass. We can help,” he says, grabbing her hand and kissing it.

I look at Sophie, raising an eyebrow. I don’t want her digging holes in her condition either.

not sure I could dig up anything

boy, keeping his momma safe,” I say, putting my hand

more relaxed. Zahn stayed in his room, and I had dinner sent up to him. I’m

me by being up early. He’s still a mess, his wolf not being able to heal all of the bruises on his face or the cuts on his lips. I’m sure his wolf is focusing is on his ribcage

Jocelyn. I know she’s going in for surgery today.” He looks down, his lips pressing together. “I want to ask her if I can

maybe me pummeling him into the ground yesterday finally made something connect in

her. We can meet them outside the

I know this must be very hard for him. He’s an arrogant Alpha and deferring to his mate’s choices and thanking me for allowing

hospital and it’s only a few moments before

best night’s sleep I can remember having in a long time, Luna Sophie. I think your pack is right. There is something special

once again not taking credit for

who set that expectation,

is a great Alpha. The pack adores him,” she says,

says, sounding a bit aggravated that Sophie isn’t getting her point. “The pack adores you, Sophie. They may adore your mate as well, I’m

the trees and see me and Zahn standing there. I nearly didn’t see the softness on Jocelyn’s face before she shut it down, her face going hard when

a question on her face. However, she doesn’t stop, trusting

come to ask your permission to be here during your surgery. I’m your mate, and I want to be here for you, in case something happens, but also just so

have all

he nods but for once, he doesn’ t say anything snarky. I’m not sure if he’s finally figuring things out, or if he sees what I’m seeing. The pack is starting

their attention and concern, I am your mate, Jocelyn. I would like to be there,”

turns to Sophie. “What happens if he tries

be removed from the

looks thoughtful for a moment. “I’m not su. I want you in my room, but I can’t keep you out of the hospital,” she

clench before he forces himself to relax again. “It’s apparently up to you if I can be

me, her face showing her surprise. I nod, letting her know that

you want to be in the hospital, that’s fine. But I don’t trust you

in the room if someone else is with