The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 2

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 8

Jara

When we meet in our room, I order some room service, dessert and after dinner drinks, and decaffeinated coffee for Mignon and anyone else that wants it.

Title of the document

“Okay, we need to make sure that we have something in place to help protect our fellow she-wolves. We all hit the mate jackpot, not just in looks,” I say, looking at Annabel, “but also in how well they treat us and how much they love and support us. But we all know that not everyone has or will get so lucky. And, while I think that the changes to the claiming process will help, we need to protect our own.”

“Agreed, so what do we do?” Mignon asks, looking at us. I pull out the form Mason gave to me earlier.

“We have to write out our petition, what we want to change, and the expectations we have. So, if we are going to make a change, if we’re going to protect our she- wolves, how should we start?”

“Well, first, we have to be able to see each other.” Mignon says.

“Good! Number 1, she-wolves will have complete and unlimited access to each other.” Hana says, writing it down. Since she’s taking the lead on this petition, we agreed that she would be the one to complete the petition.

“What else?” Hana says as she writes #1 down.

“We should be able to a*s*sist with pregnancies and deliveries.” Annabel says.

“Excellent, that’s number two, what else?” Hana says, furiously writing.

“We need to have an annual Luna meeting, just like they have an Alpha meeting. It could be at the same time, but we should have an opportunity to meet and discuss issues specific to us as she- wolves and any concerns that have been raised over the year.”

“Love it! That’s number three.” Hana says, writing it all down.

We all think for a moment. “Once a year isn’t enough and it doesn’t include all she- wolves. What if we have a monthly video meeting and every pack must have at least one she-wolf in attendance?” Hana says.

is a great

any pack at any time. Unrestricted access. That way, if

pack lands versus the first one that could be a phone call or meeting outside of the pack

if the Alphas or the packs don’t comply. Like, their packs will be dismantled, or we could go to war.”

we include it. They would be leading the war and we

think they will agree as well.”

suggestions. “This is a

least one council member

“Yes.” Annabel says.

“Yes.” Hana says.

“Yes.” Mignon agrees.

We’re already going to ruffle some feathers,

we’re done, we sit back, enjoying

do you think of that Alpha Gunnar?” Annabel asks, sipping her

jerk in his place.”

be careful, Jara. He was already a misogynistic pig, but you embarra*s*sed him in

him. Did you see that

them have large packs, so I’m not concerned, but you’re right Hana. He could be dangerous, given the right circumstances. And I wouldn’t want him

would do that?” Mignon

“Does anyone remember how many she-wolves he

but only

is even more

“Definitely.” We agree.

chat until our mates join us. Before they leave, we have them sit down and Hana presents our petition to them. I notice Hana skips over the one discussing war, saving it to the end. There is a lot of discussion about having a she-wolf on the council. Not that

in my chest. He must feel it

He asks in

do you know

what I did later, so I can bring out this feeling in you again. I like it. A lot. And I especially like knowing it’s because of

his throat, giving me a knowing smile. I duck my head, knowing I’m blushing

our final point.” Hana says, and I refocus on our conversation.