The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 170: St**d or Stubborn

Hunter

It feels like the pack is about to burst from their pleasure at Sophie’s love and pride. The woman certainly knows how to draw loyalty and love from others. And it’s more than just loyalty, it’s absolute devotion. It almost seems like the more she loves the pack, the more they adore her and want to make her happy, which makes her love them even more and the whole cycle just continues to interweave the bonds of the pack, making all of us stronger.

Because of that, any sour apple stands out like a sore thumb. Currently, Alpha Zahn is our sour apple.

I turn and pull Sophie in to kiss the side of her head, taking the opportunity to slide my hand over her belly to say hi to my pup. “Go check on Jocelyn. I know you won’t be able to rest until you do. I’ll speak to Alpha Zahn,” I tell her.

She turns, lifting up on her toes and cupping my cheek as she kisses me. She hasn’t closed the link to the pack, so they all feel her love and adoration for me. Whether she meant for it to happen or not, the pack’s response is instant, feeling safe and secure in the knowledge that their Luna loves their Alpha. I open my mind to them too, pouring my love for Sophie through the bond. I’ve never been so open with the pack about how I feel about Sophie, but I feel their response instantly. Calm and peace spreads through the pack, knowing that their Luna, the woman they adore, is loved so deeply by her mate.

“I’ll see you soon,” she says when she pulls away.

“Yes,” I say and watch as she walks away, taking Kinsley and Penny with her.

When they walk out, I turn to Zahn. I don’t miss the blatant jealousy on his face.

“Alpha Zahn, come with me.”

“Alpha, do you want us to come too?” Brutus asks. I turn to see him and William flanking Zahn.

“Yes. If he says something s***d, I may need you to pull me off of him,” I say, before turning and walking to my office.

A moment later, Zahn walks in, my warriors stationing themselves by the door.

“Have a seat,” I say, gesturing to a chair in front of my desk. Rather than sitting beside him like I would with most individuals, I lean against my desk and cross my arms.

“You don’t seem to be getting it that Jocelyn is in charge of how much or how little time the two of you get to spend together, Alpha Zahn. You are not in control here, she is. You asked for our help and we’re providing it, but you’re not helping yourself and you’re not holding up your end of the bargain,” I say.

“I didn’t think you’d keep my mate from me.”

not keeping your mate from you. I’m honoring her wishes to stay away from you. Perhaps you should consider doing the same. Perhaps, instead of trying to

she can

proximity or worse, into an intimate relationship that she doesn’t want, won’t endear her to you. Take my advice, Alpha. Stop trying to force her. Giving her space may not change her mind about you, but continuing to try and force yourself on her, is definitely not going to change her

so easy for you, isn’t it?” he growls. His jealousy, his desire to have what I have with my

is easy,” I say, leaning over and getting in his face. “It was easy for me to decide to do what was right for my mate even though it was against our laws. It was easy for me to stand in front of the Committee of Alphas and refuse to mark her publicly even though I knew I might have to fight my way out of the courtroom. It was easy for me to go to war and kill those who wanted to take what was mine or try to force my mate and I into a situation

He has to know I mean what I’m saying. He was there at the Committee of Alphas. He voted against me. His ways don’t work, but

or my pack members will continue to beat you black and blue. If you don’t like it, you’re always welcome to leave. But Jocelyn won’t be leaving until she decides that

stands, his hands in fists. Both warriors step forward, ready

arrogant son of a **h,” he

Alpha Zahn,” I say, staying calm. I’m ready if he attacks me, but I continue to look

not leaving without my mate,”

brought a lot of work with you. It doesn’t appear that your mate will

about hitting me and intelligently deciding not to do it. Maybe he’s not as st*id as I think he

Caspian POV

right?” I ask Alpha Amelia. She didn’t want to wait for her mate to return before having me

doctor. Is she

would expect, it looks like everything is good. Are you sure about the timeframe for her conception?” I ask

time to get

be able to return tomorrow night. Other than maybe needing to go back to check on Jocelyn, I’m

that?” she

big, Alpha. We don’t want to put you at risk by trying to force you to deliver a pup who can’t

about recovery time? If I have the c-section, how long will it take for me

depends on your wolf, Alpha. How strong is she?”

she’s at full

say one to three days to heal. May I ask

an Alpha. I want to be able to shut that down quickly if

Alpha, we can induce labor when your daughter gets to the point where I think she’s getting

would be a