The Claiming By Cooper

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 29

Jara

When I arrive back in Alpha Davis’s pack, I’m glad to see that Layan looks considerably better than she did when we left her last weekend. However, when she walks up to hug me, holding me so tightly that I can barely breathe, I know that it’s only on the surface.

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That’s okay, it’s a start and every small step forward is still a step forward.

I see Elijah watching her as he pulls my bags out of the car, his jaw tense. It’s probably a good thing that he didn’t see her last weekend if her current state is affecting him like this.

“Am I the first one here?” I ask her as she finally pulls away.

“Yes. I heard that Alpha Seth will be joining us this weekend instead of Alpha Asher.” She says. She looks past me, a frown, forming on her face.

“Is that Beta Elijah?” She asks me quietly.

I turn, seeing him ducking his head, smiling that she remembers him. “It is. He’s here as part of my guard duty this weekend. Do you remember him?” I ask her, hoping she has good memories of Elijah.

She nods. “He was kind to me.”

“Yep, he’s a good guy.” I say and sadness fills her features.

I turn her, keeping my arm wrapped around her shoulder, heading inside. “What’s that look for?” I ask, leaning my head on top of hers.

one that nice would want me now. I’m too damaged.” She says and I see a tear drop from her

Mason needed him at the pack. He volunteered to come here

at

girl. You were traumatized and you need to heal, mentally and physically. And that’s what your friends are for. But

to hug Layan. I frown, looking at her stomach. It’s like in one week she went from

Mignon steps back, Layan’s

little girl and we’re so excited. That’s why he was here last weekend. He is very protective of me and our little pup. But he trusts Alpha Davis now, and he knows that Alpha Seth and Beta Elijah are here. I’ve also promised to call him a minimum of twice a day and answer

she says it, her phone buzzes. She looks at the screen before picking up the call. “Hi

says, walking away a bit to talk to Asher. “Yep, I just got here. Yep, your girls are safe and sound. I’ll call you tonight. I love you too.” She says before hanging

we are because I can tell that Layan is surprised by the level

to you?” Layan

puts her phone away and walks over to her, taking her hands. “Yes. He is so good to

Layan doesn’t know what to do with this

do this weekend?” I ask her as the

of us piled on the couches. Now, the four Lunas are taking turns spending time with Alpha Davis and

in Alpha Quinton’s pack. Layan falls asleep against me, like she did last weekend. I carry her to my room again, planning to have her sleep with me. Her mother told

Layan into bed when Hana comes in. “How

stays that way.” I say, crawling into bed and sitting with my back against the headboard so I can talk to Hana and

side of the bed, tucking up against Layan’s back. “I spoke to your

Layan’s hair. “How are

He does have two she-wolves in their childbearing years and both of them have one young she-wolf along with a bunch of sons. Neither of them are ranked members and your mother doesn’t think

to figure out how to have someone go there periodically to help ease their

out, what if we do a trade of sorts? We’re all in an alliance. What if, those who are close to going feral come to our packs for a month or so, keeping them in close proximity with us until we’ve pushed it out.

pushed the alliance call off until after this weekend because of what is going on, but if he and Mason think it’s a good idea, they could present it to them. And, if we’ve a*s*sessed their most needy

says, getting