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.”

you’re going to run, and they can

pack safe and keep Zahn from places I don’t want

I turn and find a nurse, asking about

stable, Alpha. I know Dr. Caspian is working hard to get her bones

“Thank you.”

have a minute?’ Lucas

‘Where are you?’

but I can

I say before

can feel Hedda purring in her head, so I know 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,

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

way that I know will have my

feel her body’s response. ‘I’m going to speak to Lucas. Zahn is running around the pack, burning

trust

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 on the warriors who have eyes on him so we can both see that he’s running hard, not trying to go into places

so impressed with your ability to focus

every day, my

see you back at

help collect everything?’ I ask her as

Robin and Kayce have

‘Okay, see you soon.’

sends me an image of her naked

‘Mine!’

my response. I need to remember that her hormones are off and that her possessiveness is

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

man who is dirty talking with his mate,” he

not

be,” he says, gesturing for me to

as he

I do want to get a feel for how this competition will go. However, I wasn’t sure how you’d feel

them join us while also realizing that Sophie isn’t going to want to leave Jocelyn. However, if we’re only gone for a day and