The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 115

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“We know, it’s just…” Tammi begins.

“We’ve been to these sorts of birthday parties before. Some were awful and some were…okay. That’s the best it ever was, okay. Unlike you, our Alpha wanted all his ranked she–wolves to know and understand what was in store for us. We were to accept our fate and go along with it.”

“Well, tonight will be about eating and dancing and enjoying an amazing woman on her 18th birthday,” I say to them. “If you’re nervous, stay close to Kinsley. I’ll be keeping tabs on our Alphas along with Hunter. But Kinsley is in charge of making sure the party moves along.”

“Luna?” Tiffany says as I turn to leave.

“Yes?”

“I’m not sure we’ve told you how much we appreciate you and Alpha Hunter for taking us in. Neither of us believes that we would have survived on our own much longer. You saved us.

“You saved yourselves. All I did was give you a safe place to live. The two of you had to find your way here and you had to accept what we were offering.”

They smile and look at each other. It sometimes feels like they share a brain or have a secret way of communicating. Maybe they share a

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mind link since they’re sisters.

“You really are the Sophie Meyers we heard about, aren’t you?” Tammi asks.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m Sophie Reynolds,” I say, smiling as I turn to go.

“I think Sophie Reynolds is going to be more powerful than Sophie Meyers ever was,” I hear one of the twins say to the other as I walk

down the hall.

I shake my head as I go back into the main hall, checking to see that everything is ready, answering last–minute questions and getting ready to greet our guests.

When I turn, I see Hunter watching me, a hungry look in his eye that I know well. We’d seen the doctor and confirmed that I was pregnant, getting to hear our baby’s heartbeat. I had cried and although Hunter didn’t shed a tear, his eyes were glassy, and I could feel his

overwhelming emotions. We’re both very excited, and tomorrow, we find out if we’re having a boy or a girl.

‘Ezra’s here,‘ he mind links me, smiling his very possessive smile as he walks toward me, looking down at my stomach and then back up at

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“Shall we greet our guest together?” I ask him, sliding into his arms, leaning against him and wrapping my own arms around his waist as I look up at him.

“Yes,” he says, kissing my nose. ‘I’m hoping we can have our own

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celebration later, alone,‘ he says in the mind link.

‘I’d be disappointed if we didn’t. I believe I won today’s wager,‘ I reply, smirking up at him. I know I only won because Hunter is being very careful with me. The doctor agreed that I could continue to spar, but Hunter won’t allow anyone to spar with me except himself.

‘Isn’t that what this afternoon was about?‘ he asks, raising an eyebrow.

‘The day isn’t over. The wager is for the entire day, is it not?‘

“Damn, I love you,” he says out loud, leaning in to kiss me. He pulls away before I’m ready for the kiss to end, but he takes my hand as we walk outside to greet Alpha Ezra.

When we walk out, he’s looking around, but he zeros in on our clasped hands immediately.

“Welcome, Alpha Ezra. We’re so glad you decided to join us,” I say.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been to an 18th birthday party, and it’s the first one I actually wanted to attend since I met my mate,” he says, the sadness flickering over his face.

“Today will be different,” Hunter assures him.

“That’s the only reason I’m here. Well, that and to meet a rare Alpha female,” he says, smiling. He’s older than Hunter, maybe in his early 30’s. He’s still muscular and strong, but the loss of his mate and pup have taken their toll on him, making him look older than he is

“Nikki is nervous, but excited. It will be what we hope is the first of

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many happy 18th birthday parties,” I say, sliding my arm through his and leading him inside. I can feel his sadness and reluctance setting in, but I want him here. I want him to see what it can be like if things change.

When we walk back inside, I’ve just gotten Alpha Ezra a drink when I hear people gasp. I turn and see Nikki making her way down the stairs. She looks stunning. I smile and walk toward her.