The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 2

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 6

Jara

I didn’t realize that Mason was so concerned about Typhon searching for me. The thought had crossed my mind, since he was after me in the claiming and he didn’t catch me, if he has gone feral, his mind will be singularly focused on getting to me. I know Mason loves me, but threatening the council is serious.

Title of the document

“Mason.” I say softly, standing and turning to face him. I put my hand on his chest until he looks at me. “I’m right here. I’m safe.”

He looks down cupping my face in his hand. “And you’d better stay that way.”

looking back up at the council table. “Do something about Typhon before

I curl

down, looking at his companions. Elder Colton stands up. “For the rest of the afternoon, we need to catalogue the she-wolves, determine who is of childbearing age, the status of any pregnancies and plans for future pregnancies.” I frown, turning to look at Hana, who has

them. Alpha Asher, could you start by telling us how many females you

Asher, standing up

you asking about the she-wolves in Alpha Asher’s pack as if we’re cattle?” I say

track of our she-wolves and how

us too, so you know which pack

“You misunderstand…”

and frequently, they can breed the remaining females in our species. The females, might I add, that

know what you’re talking about, Luna Jara.” Elder

say quietly. I don’t miss the wide-eyed look from the other Elders. Obviously Elder Colton has

ask you this, Elders.” I say, spitting their title out as if it’s an unpleasant taste in my mouth. “What was the conversation when my sister continued to lose her babies because Alpha Typhon refused to let her body heal in between miscarriages? Were you worried about her, or were you worried about your precious numbers? It’s hard to repopulate your species when you aren’t taking care of the ones that are required to reproduce. So, I’d like to know. Did any of you do anything? Did any

about to see what a real Alpha looks like. I push my aura out, locking him into place as he yips at the power I’m exuding. I slowly prowl over to him, as he bares his throat to me, and I watch his eyes go wide as I get into his face. “Say that to me again, Gunnar, and I’ll show you exactly what it is that you are missing by not having Alpha