The Claiming By Cooper

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 30

Mason

After finding Typhon’s den, I left some warriors to watch it in case he came back. I also sent some others to search in the

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surrounding areas. I hadn’t been looking this far away from the pack. I thought he would be closer. Now, I needed to rethink where he is living and how he’s getting around.

After hearing from Elijah that Layan wasn’t doing well, I hadn’t expected to hear too much from Jara and I didn’t. However, it was good to hear from Seth. He told me of the conversation that Hana and Jara had regarding the packs trading men so that the ones who are getting closer to going feral can spend time with our mates and the other she-wolves in the pack.

It’s a brilliant idea. It keeps our mates at home with us and still helps the other packs keep their males from going feral. It has the side benefit of all of us getting to know the others’ territories so in the event that we are ever attacked and need to help another pack, we’ll be more familiar with each other’s pack lands. “Do you think the others will go for it?” Seth asks me, pulling me from my thoughts. “Our alliance is still young.”

“Davis is already feeling the benefits of having them around. So, he can vouch for it. He hasn’t seemed to mind having our guards come and stay either.”

“Mom said things with Quinton are relaxed and casual. Once he saw the impact that they were having, he’s been thrilled to introduce them to all the members of his pack. Granted, their packs are considerably smaller than ours and even Luke’s. Those are the three we need to worry about, since they don’t have any ranked she-wolves.”

“Agreed. I talked to Jara about Luke’s request to have someone come to his pack to a*s*sess his men.” I tell Seth.

“Yeah, Hana said she and Jara spoke about that too. They are thinking that next weekend, maybe Annabel can go and either take mom again or Brynn, if she and you are willing to let her go.”

“It’s fine with me, but I’ll have to ask Brynn and Luke about going. I’m guessing the other three will be back to see Layan?”

“Yes, that’s the plan. She still needs a lot of care. It’s going to be a while, Mason. And, I know Asher said it last week, but I felt it too when we got here. It took everything in me to not go to her and try to help her. It’s in our blood as Alphas and especially since she’s an omega, she calls to that protective side of us. She responds well to the others, but she responds most to Jara.”

with Hana in your pack. I know our pack members will be gentle with her. Many of them were at the claiming this year.

are considerably larger than Davis’s, so it may make things worse, being around

a plan.”

anything from Alpha Zaire or Elder

pack isn’t as big as ours, only around 75 pack members,

closer here than you are there, so if I need to help out,

“Will do.”

the day goes by and I don’t hear from either Alpha Zaire or Elder Jason, I try calling both of their

if he can

distracted, thinking about the distance from Alpha Davis’s pack to Alpha Shawn’s and how we could pull our warriors quickly if there is

was an hour ago. Seems you have some folks that you were hoping to

gets my attention. “Yes. Alpha Zaire and Elder

right here.” He says and I can hear the phone passing

“Alpha Mason.”

Why are you at Alpha Luke’s pack?”

imagine.”

her daughter. G*mma Kira, that’s the mom, was able to sneak out of her room, finding Luna Gia. They came up with a plan and snuck out with her daughter, McKenna, early this morning. G*mma Kira’s mate realized what was happening and sounded the alarm.” He sighs and I can hear him

them. Alpha Luke has been very gracious, making sure we are settled here and giving Kira and McKenna a place to stay. The girls are scared, of course, and I know that G*mma Kira is getting screamed out by her mate through their bond, but we’re safe. I knew you’d be worried, so I asked if we could call you. I lost

you need from me? Anyone you need

I’ll let Alpha Luke tell you.” He says and I hear the phone passing

“Mason.”

thank you for taking them in. That was

so when they rushed to my