The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255

In the afternoon, I spend the time with my warriors, making sure everyone is aware of the coming attack, selecting the group that will join me and Penny, and then running drills with those warriors. Lucas spends time with the warriors that will remain in the pack, making sure they understand the possibility that some members of Alaric’s pack may cross into our pack and how that should be handled.

The next morning, when we meet for warrior training, I make sure to be on time. It’s the first time that I’ve been on time since Sophie came to the pack, since I much prefer to wake my mate up properly in the mornings.

“Before we begin sparring, I’m opening up the field for challenges to our nominated Gamma,” I announce.

It’s quiet for a moment, then Brutus walks up. “I challenge you,

Penny.

FI

She frowns at him. “You want the Gamma position?” It’s a good question. He’s a bit old for the Gamma position, but honestly, he would be my next choice.

“Nah, I just haven’t had a chance to spar with you and I wanted to make sure I got my chance,” he says, waggling his eyebrows at her.

“Really, Brutus?” she asks him.

“Really, Penny,” he says, and gets into a fighting stance.

0.00%

11:02

Chapter 255

1788 voschers

“Alright, old man, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

“Show me what you’ve got, pup,” he says.

The two begin fighting and I can see almost immediately that Penny will win. She’s much faster than the older and larger Brutus. What I wasn’t expecting was Jaime to coach her through it. He’s a natural.

“Keep your elbows tucked, Penny. That’s right, use your speed to take him off balance.”

He continues giving her pointers and there so spot on, that I look at Lucas. “Looks like you have a new sparring leader,” I say.

“Good, maybe this one will show up on time,” he says, making me

snort.

“Sorry, my mate’s too delicious to leave in the morning.”

“And mine isn’t? Try getting up a few minutes earlier,” he quips, both of us watching the battle.

When Penny swipes Brutus‘ feet out from under him, he goes down hard, and she leaps, her teeth snapping near his throat. He lifts his neck in submission and recognition of her winning the match.

When she hops up, she holds out a hand and help Brutus to his feet. “Good thing Argus heals fast, or I’d be no good for the battle tomorrow,” he says good naturedly.

“I did warn you,” Penny says, just as good naturedly.

I open it up again and no one comes forward to challenge her for the

26.82%

11.07

Chapter 255

position

“Alright then, Jaime, stay after training. The rest of you, we’re going to have a modified Gamma ceremony and celebration tonight, but those of you coming with me will need to get to bed early. Battle time is 4am.” I tell them.

When sparring ends, I call Sophie and Kinsley out to the sparring field.

‘Soph, can you bring the ceremonial knife and cup, please?‘ I ask in the

mind link.

“I already have it,” she says out loud, smiling as she walks up. “I watched to see what would happen. Brutus is still grumbling, but I think he’s just hoping that Leah will kiss him and make it better,” she says laughing.

“What about us?” Beth asks, walking up with Chloe.

“You want to join the pack as well?” I ask them.

“If our brother is staying, we’re staying,” Beth says, and Chloe nods.

“Then step up. You’ll accept them as your Gammas tonight during the ceremony. Right now, you’re just accepting me as your Alpha, Sophie as your Luna and Lucas and Kinsley as your Betas,” I tell them.

“We understand,” Beth says, as Chloe moves to stand beside Kinsley. Kinsley immediately puts an arm around her, comforting her, as we begin.

Penny stands proudly while Jaime accepts us as his ranked members.

$4.52%

11 07

Chapter 255

VERY sur hars

then Beth, and finally Chloe. I can tell that she’s a gentle soul, someone like Brooklyn. We’ll need to find a good position for her in the pack, something where she can thrive.

‘I already have an idea about that,‘ Sophie says in the mind link, making me smile. She’s getting better at mentally multi–tasking.

‘What idea is that, my love?‘

‘We’re going to need assistance in the nursery very soon. I think she’d be perfect.‘

‘Yes, I think you’re right.‘

Sophie

We had an early Gamma ceremony, earlier than usual as something like that would usually have a celebration that would extend well into the night and early morning. However, since we all have to leave around 2am, Penny and Jaime’s Gamma ceremony was a bit muted. Hunter promised that we could have a real celebration after Alaric had been dealt with.

81.62%