The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 331

Chapter 331

I reach out, wanting to feel connected to my mate and mentally bump up against her worry. I get up, going to find her, knowing that as she gets closer to her delivery, stress is not good for her or my son. I find her in the kitchen, scrubbing dishes and stressing out the omegas.

“Baby, what are you doing?” I ask her, coming up behind her and putting my hands on her stomach. Our pup has gotten so big that now it’s less hide and seek and more me rubbing my son’s head, butt, foot, or whatever is pushing against my mate’s stomach.

“I need a distraction. I know Jocelyn will be in surgery all day and while I’ m sure it will be fine. I’m still worried.”

I kiss the top of her head, pulling her hands out of the soapy water.

“I have a better idea. Why don’t we let the omegas do their work, Soph. You’re making them worry that they aren’t doing a good job,” I tell her and see her look over at them.

“Oh no, you’re doing a great job. I’m proud of all of you, I just…”

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I feel her on the verge of tears. Her emotions are all over the place.

“Come on,” I say, “let’s go

talk

about

my idea.”

I lead her from the kitchen and when we get to the stairwell, I scoop into my arms.

her

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Why am I so emotional? I was fine last time she went in for surgery,” she says, laying her head on my shoulder and breathing in my scent.

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“You’re pregnant, baby. I think aversion to some scents, being emotional, and being more possessive are all part of the deal.”

She nods against my neck. “What’s your idea?” she asks.

I set her down and open the door to the room beside ours. It’s empty.

“We need a nursery, Soph. I thought maybe you could put some of that nervous and stressed-out energy into a nursery for our son.”

“Oh, Hunter! That’s a GREAT idea!” she says, moving to throw her arms around my neck but only making it to my shoulders because of her belly in the way.

“I can’t even hug you properly,” she says, and I smell salty tears.

“Baby, you’re tired, you’re worried about your friend, and you can hug

it’s just a bit different,” I say, gently turning her around and wrapping my arms around her.

me,

“Why don’t you think about the furniture you want in here, let me know and I’ll order it. Then you decide on colors and decorations, and we’ll have the pack help paint and set up the furniture when it arrives. How does that sound?” I ask, rocking her from side to side as I feel her slowly starting to relax.

When she doesn’t answer, I put my chin on her shoulder. “Sophie?”

I smell her tears again. “Soph?”

“You’re so good to me, Hunter,” she says, turning around in my arms. “Even when I’m acting…like this. You’re so good to me.”

“Well, I don’t know about that, but I know that YOU are good FOR me. know I’m a better man because of you and if our little man is making your

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