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

he is Layan’s Alpha. I thought maybe you would all like to hear how she is doing.

at Alpha Davis. “Tell us.”

you know the condition she was in when she returned home?” We

But the way she

Seth that I got her a counselor,

for her. Not

nods. “And it 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 looks down and I can tell that he feels like he’s failing her. “An Alpha did this to her. She would shy

nods, looking back 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

I say, cutting

Hana says at the same

Annabel says,

was in the claiming. We could have a movie night

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

of you as well. Or as many of you as want to come. My pack is small, but we have space for

He also knows it’s part of the petition that I want to put

winks at me, having felt my feelings and my appreciation toward

trade off.” Antonio says, and I can tell he wants to do this for Annabel. It means a lot to her, so

do you mean?” Hana asks

depending on what Layan needs. But I’m guessing one movie night isn’t going to be enough to help her. So, as Alphas, we could entrust the care of our 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

know that Layan needs all of us,