The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 161: Lucas’ Acceptance

Hunter

I can feel Sophie’s happiness and I’m thankful that her afternoon is restful. I know that last couple of days, weeks, hell, basically since I found her and marked her in private it’s been non-stop stress. Now that she’s carrying my pup, I feel extra protective of her.

I excuse myself from our friends and the pups at the Survivor’s Center and make my way to the hospital. Zahn is becoming increasingly agitated and if he doesn’t settle down, I’m going to remove him.

As I walk into the hospital, I hear him snarling. “What the f**k is taking so long?”

“Alpha Zahn!” I bark. He turns to look at me and I can see the worry eating at him. I don’t actually care how worried he is. I understand it, but he’s been warned about acting out. If he can’t control his emotions, I’ll be happy to beat the *t out of him again. Based on my warriors’ stances, I can tell they’re ready for a fight.

“Why is it taking so long?” he asks, moderating his tone.

“Dr. Caspian is resetting every bone on the right side of Jocelyn’ s body from her hip to her toes, Alpha Zahn. That doesn’t take a couple of hours, not if you’re doing properly.”

“I feel impotent! I need to DO something.”

“You’re welcome to go back to the packhouse and work…”

“I can’t focus enough to work,” he growls.

“You can go for a run, with my warriors as escorts,” I say, as he continues to pace, reaching his hands into his hair and gripping tightly. I can tell he’s done this a lot as his hair is sticking out in all directions.

“Go for a run, Zahn. You’re in for a long night. Jocelyn may not wake up until tomorrow. So, do yourself a favor and go burn off this negative energy you have.”

“And what if she come out of surgery while I’m gone?”

“My warriors will let you know as soon as Sophie hears from Dr. Caspian. I have no idea how much longer it will be, but based on this morning and early afternoon, I’d say you have a couple of hours.”

He looks at my warriors, then back at me. “Is there a certain area where I’m allowed to run?”

“My warriors will keep you from any area you’re not allowed to go. Follow their guidance and you’ll be fine.”

“Will they be able to keep up with me? I need to run hard.”

the patrols know that you’re going to run, and they can monitor you and keep you where you need to

pack safe and keep Zahn from places I don’t want him to go. It doesn’t feel like this is an attempt to scope out our pack’s weaknesses, but just in case, I’ m glad

turn and

hard to get her bones set and Dr. Felicity went

“Thank you.”

you have a minute?’

‘Where are you?’

I can come

you,’ I

it feels like they’re starting to pack up and head back. I loved seeing my mate holding so many pups. She’s going

want, or the practice?’ Sophie’s voice hums my

I say, growling softly in a way that I know will have my mate

response. ‘I’m going to speak to Lucas. Zahn

you trust him?’ she

covered,’ I say, helping her to keep her focus on the conversations around her while reaching out to feel the pack’s response to knowing that Zahn is out running around. I help her zero in on

your ability to

day, my love,’

back at

help collect everything?’ I ask her as I walk

and Kayce

‘Okay, see you soon.’

of her naked

‘Mine!’

remember that

of what I intend to do with her and to her tonight. By the time I knock on his door, my mate

a man who is dirty talking with his mate,” he says laughing as

and not a

says, gesturing for me

look at him as he sits across from me. “What’s on your

stake a claim on it, but I do want to get a feel for how this competition

link to have them join us while also realizing that Sophie isn’t going