The Claiming By Cooper

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 11

Jara

The morning had been long and arduous. I’m beyond ready to take a break when they tell us to take time for lunch.

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Mason takes my hand, looking at the others at our table. “Let’s go find a quiet spot and grab some lunch. I have something I want to share with our Lunas.”

Before we leave the conference room, Hana grabs me. “Jara, I’m so sorry. I really wanted to tell you first, but…”

“It’s okay. I’m really happy for both of you.”

“Thank you!” She looks at Seth and Mason, before lowering her voice. “Wouldn’t it be great if you were pregnant too and our children were raised together?”

“We’ll hope for that.” I tell her and mean it. Our children will be cousins. They should grow up together as friends.

We all make our way to the dining room in the hotel. Thankfully, they have a table large enough to seat us all. I’m surprised when Mason asks for a table for ten rather than eight.

“Mason, who else is joining us?” I ask, just as Alphas Davis and Quinton walk up. “Alphas, please join us.” Mason says and we all sit down.

food and drinks before he turns

you would all like to hear how she is doing. But I have to tell you,” he says,

Alpha Davis. “Tell us.” I

before starting. “Well, you know the condition she was in when

like that travels fast and my entire pack knew what had happened to her. They probably would have found out anyway, since she wasn’t supposed to return to our pack. But the way she returned caused quite an uproar.” He looks up at me and

that I got her a counselor,

work for her. Not after what she

hasn’t. She isn’t getting any better. I’ve tried, as her Alpha, to try to comfort her, help her feel safe and protected, but again, she won’t accept it from me.” He

up. “In talking with your mates, I was hoping that maybe, you’d be willing to come spend some time with Layan. We all know you

say, cutting him

Hana says at

go.” Annabel says,

would be like it was in the claiming. We could have a movie night with

I’m not sure I’m okay being away from you for even a few days. My wolf wants to know his pup is safe at all times. Alpha Typhon is still out there, and we don’t trust Alpha Gunnar and his crew.” Asher says to her. I see the tears welling

as many of you as want to come.

part of the petition that I want to put into place. He’s giving me the freedom to be the woman and Luna I want to be. Goddess, I

at me, having felt my feelings and my appreciation toward

tell he wants to do this for Annabel. It means a lot to her, so it means

you mean?” Hana

mates to each other, sending one of us to look out for all the mates while the four of you go to see Layan. Or we could split it up and have you go two at a time, so it’s only every

us look at each other. We know that