The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177

‘I’d like to schedule a video call with this group. I think we need to consider establishing our own Committee of Alphas leaving out the that does not agree with the changes that we want to make in our packs/I group

feel like this would solidify our alliances, but also keep each of us from working autonomously when we could be working together. Robin‘

Before I can respond, I get another email, this one from Ezra replying to the group.

‘I think that’s a great idea. One of our first orders of business will be to discuss what needs to happen with Owen’s previous pack. I have my Beta there running things, but we should decide what to do with his pack long- term. -Ezra‘

I’m creating an email to let everyone know that I’ll set something up when another email comes through.

‘Just let me know where and when. -Carter‘

‘Same. I agree this is needed. -Calvin

‘Count me in. -Kayce‘

I’m setting something up now. -Hunter‘

I quickly put together a video call for the next day, wanting to do it sooner rather than later, knowing that Joshua is coming soon.

When Lucas arrives, we talk him about the patrols.

“Brutus wants to continue in the eastern quadrant where Leah lives,” he

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says.

“Any concerns?” I ask.

“None.”

“Okay. Next?”

“Margot has asked to join the patrols. She says she feels that running the patrols will help her wolf get stronger.” I’m not even sure her wolf is back yet. Maybe finding Ezra is helping with that.

I’m on the fence with this one. “Thoughts?”

Lucas grimaces. “I don’t know. She’s a strong woman, I’ll give her that. But she’s been through an awful lot. I think she’s pushing herself too hard because she’s afraid she’ll end up back in the safe rooms and we both

know how that went over.”

I nod, then open the mind link to the pack. ‘Does anyone have eyes on Alpha Ezra?‘

Several wolves reply that they do.

‘Let him know I’d like to speak with him in my office,‘ I tell them.

While we wait, Lucas and I go through the other issues with the patrols, making sure that any problems are addressed. It’s only about ten minutes later when Ezra knocks.

“Come in. Have a seat.”

“What can I do for you? Besides attend the meeting tomorrow,” Ezra says.

“How are you keeping up with that?” I ask him, frowning.

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He pulls out his phone. “Don’t you get email to your phone?”

“Yeah, but…”

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“I’m away from my pack. I need to be connected,” he says. “So, what’s up.‘

“Margot wants to run patrols,” I say to him.

He sighs, sitting back. “That woman is so stubborn.”

“Can she shift yet?” Lucas asks him.

“If you tell her that’s the only way she can run patrols, she’ll probably

painful it is,” he says, exasperated.

force the shift no matter how she

“How was she when you sparred with her?” I ask.

“She’s got the foundation, but she’s out of practice and she’s still weak.” He shakes his head sitting forward and clasping his hands together. “If it were one of my pack members, I’d probably try to keep them off patrols for another week, but I saw her need to get stronger today. I’m not sure she can handle both though. Her muscles have to be screaming from the workout I gave her this morning. No way she’s ready to run patrols for hours tonight.”

“Alternative options to help her get stronger?” I ask. I have my own ideas, but I also know that Ezra wants to spend time with her. If she wants to get strong, being around her mate is the fastest way to do that.

“If she’s willing, I’ll run sprints with her. We can even run loops around your pack. It would be good for me to remember exactly where your borders are as well and I can set a pace that pushes her, but not too hard.”

I open the mind link again. ‘Anyone have eyes on Margot?‘

‘She’s with me, Hunter,‘ Sophie says.

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‘Can you bring her to my office, my love?‘ I ask, knowing I have a smile on my face.

‘Of course.‘

“She’s with Sophie?” Lucas asks.

“Yes. They’ll be right here,” I tell them.

Sophie

Hunter mind linked the pack asking if anyone knew where Margot was. She, Kinsley, and I had been talking about the safe rooms and how to make them less stressful for the moms, pups, and elderly that needed to be there.

“Margot, Hunter wants to see you,” I tell her.

“What for?”

“He didn’t say. Come on, I’ll go with you,” I tell her.

I can feel her nervousness as we walk.

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