The Claiming By Cooper

The Council by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 38

Jara

“Now, back to your question, Alpha Jonas, it’s because those Alphas are mistreating their she-wolves.” Mom goes on to explain what has been happening, how Gamma Kira rejected her mate and how another she-wolf ran with her pup to Alpha Zaire’s pack lands.

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“So, what he said during the council, that wasn’t conceptual, it was already in practice?” Jonas asks.

“Yes, and according to Gamma Kira, it was only going to get worse.” My mother states.

It’s quiet for a moment. “Please continue.” Alpha Jonas says.

“The council has made decisions based on a few, not the majority. It was only a couple of weeks ago that we were all together and voted for the new laws. I don’t know what the rest of you think, but if the council does not work for the majority of us, then the council does not work for me.” Seth says.

“I will not be ruled by someone who thinks that he can come in and overthrow our ways just because he doesn’t agree with them. Alpha Gunnar very clearly told me that he is in charge and he makes the decisions for the council now. I am with Seth. If the council is being run by a tyrant, then I refuse to acknowledge them as the leaders of me and my pack.” Mason agrees with Seth.

Alphas Asher, Antonio, Davis, Quinton and Zaire all agree.

“What do you propose? We cannot all live independently of each other and still have uniformity in things like the annual claiming.” Alpha Saul says.

does that mean that we are no longer in an alliance and are now at odds?” Alpha

me. He already has a plan for

We have an idea and I will clarify that no one other than the two of us have heard this proposal yet.” Mason

our packs, one that will provide oversight and ensure that our

sees on my face. Love? Awe? Appreciation?

look at Elder Jason. “Elder, what do you

I’m honored, but I’ve never created a council.” He

and if this group recognizes that about you too, then I’m in the alliance.” Alpha Saul says. I swear I hear

Mason and he’s smiling. He heard it

figured it out.” Alpha Zaire says, chuckling. “What about the other

and being well-cared for.” I say. “You’re not going, Jara. It’s too dangerous. I’m not risking you and our pup.” Mason

Luna?”

now, Alpha.” Annabel says. “Since the Alpha meeting, both Jara and I found out we were

of silence. “That’s unheard of.” He finally says

we are insisting on changing things, Alpha. We believe that if the she- wolves have a say, a

Isabella says, and I don’t miss the familiarity with which

we need a she-wolf to go with you. If they are in the same situation that Brynn, Kira and the she-wolf in Alpha Zaire’s pack were in, they will not trust a male coming

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go too.” Isabella