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.”

know that you’re going to run, and they

station themselves around the pack lands, making sure to keep the pack safe and keep Zahn from places I don’t want him to go. It doesn’t feel like this is an attempt to

turn and find a nurse, asking

Dr. Caspian is working hard to get her bones set

“Thank you.”

you have a minute?’

‘Where are you?’

but I can

you,’ I

they’re still with the pups, but it feels like they’re starting to pack up and head back. I loved seeing my mate holding so many pups. She’s going to be an incredible mother and now that I know she’s willing to have so many, I almost can’t wait for our son to

pup you want, or the practice?’ Sophie’s voice

in a way that I know

to speak to Lucas. Zahn

trust him?’

out to the pack, Soph. They have it 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

always so impressed with your ability to focus

better every day,

see you back

to help collect everything?’ I ask her as

and Kayce have

‘Okay, see you soon.’

her naked in front of the mirror. I

‘Mine!’

obviously pleased with my response. I need to remember that her hormones are off and that her possessiveness

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

grin of a man who is dirty talking with his mate,” he says

not a bit

says, gesturing for me to

at him as he sits across from me.

it, but I do want to get a feel for how this competition will go.

realizing that Sophie isn’t going to want to