The Claiming By Cooper

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 14

Jara

I’m not surprised at the response of the Alphas. Declaring war, or the intent of war is a serious thing. It takes the Elders several minutes to regain control of the room.

Title of the document

It’s Elder Rudy who stands up and looks at our table. “What is the meaning of this.” He says, his face going red with his indignation.

“This is a way to ensure that these laws are actually implemented.” Mason says.

“We’re all aware that you, as the Elder Council, do not enforce the laws. Without the laws being enforced, what’s the point of having them?” Alpha Antonio says. “And I would add, what’s the point of having a council. It’s your job to uphold the law, if you don’t do that, then you’re as useless as Alpha Gunnar feels a she-wolf is.” Seth says.

That stops everyone short. There’s a lot of blustering and grunting, but it takes a moment before anyone can finally regain themselves enough to respond.

“The four of you are in agreement with this?” Elder Jason asks, looking at Mason and the others.

signed an alliance agreement yesterday. Our packs will enforce these

well.” Alpha Quinton says, and I swear I see steam coming out of

out too quickly and with only a few females that are in childbearing years, we’ll kill ourselves off if we don’t

wasn’t invited into this alliance?” Alpha Luke asks with a

your paperwork right here, Alpha. In case you’re interested.” Alpha Antonio says,

nods, looking

to sit by and let this

cannot form alliances with each other. It used to be a standard practice. However, in recent years, that practice has died

our leaders have died, so have our standard practices. Things like alliances

the females choose their mates now?”

maybe, one day, we could have the life that our ancestors had. But in order for that to happen, we must make changes now. We are at the brink of extinction. I don’t know about you, but I have no plans to go gently into the sunset. I’ll fight it every step of the way. Not only for our generation, but

I will fight for our few remaining she-wolves, whether or not they are part of my pack. They

to six. Surprisingly, Alpha Saul voted against this part of the petition. Alpha Zaire voted with us. It makes me wonder if he wants to

I would be ashamed if it ever comes to this because it would mean that me and my Elder brethren are not doing our jobs properly.” Elder Jason says, looking at his peers. I get the feeling he’s putting them on notice, that he would side with us if they don’t do their jobs

the final item for discussion today states, ‘At least two council members

not sure if it’s shock or if it’s disbelief, but in the moment that it takes for the Elders to regain themselves, Alpha Gunnar begins to laugh,

Alphas they want to overthrow. How does it feel to be in our seats,

don’t understand.” Elder Colton says, looking over