The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 348

Chapter 348

“Alpha Zahn put my pack at risk, he has threatened my Luna on more than one occasion, and has argued and fought every step of the process that Sophie and I have attempted to take to h heal Luna Jocelyn so that she can decide for herself what she wants to do with her life. For th

reasons, I am requesting execution.”

I feel Jocelyn reach over and take my hand as Jake nods and looks down at the end of the tabl Alphas and Lunas. This is it

“Alpha Lucas, I understand that you have excused yourself and your Luna from this being Alpha Hunter’s previous Beta.”

“That is correct.”

“Very well, let’s start with Alpha Kayce,” he says.

process,

They go down the line, all of the Alphas and Lunas agreeing with Zahn’s execution. It isn’t until the last person, Calvin, agrees that he finally snaps.

“Just you wait, Calvin! It’ll be you in this seat before you know it. Isn’t your mate already an Alpha of her own pack? I don’t see you getting her back anytime soon. Don’t wage war against any of these Alphas or it will be your head next!” he yells.

The warriors grab him, beginning to lead him from the room. However, he pulls himself to a stop. turning to face Jocelyn. This time, it’s obvious that his wolf is forward.

“I am truly sorry for the pain that we caused you, Jocelyn. Please, when Cassidy returns to you, let her know that as well. I don’t want to hurt you any more than I already have, so I accept your rejection.” Kortan says sadly

I can feel Jocelyn’s shock at the wolf’s words, but we stand, watching as he is removed from the packhouse As soon as he’s out of the room, Jocelyn collapses with the pain of the severed bond

Hunter tums to Jocelyn “It’s your right to execute him, if you want to

Jocelyn shakes her head. “I just want it done”

Hunter and the other Alptor go outside to cxccule Zahnr while the Lunds surround Jocelyn. holding her When it’s done, the Alphas return, and we stand back, helping Jocelyn to stand

Chapter 348

“I’m so sorry, Jocelyn. What you must think of me,” I say, feeling tears in my eyes

“I think you did what any smart woman would do, what any of us would have done. You ran when you knew you couldn’t help me. If you had tried, you’d have failed and none of us would be here right now,” she says, pulling me into a hug “I’m thankful you didn’t, because now, I’m free

Her forgiveness finally gives me what I need to let go of the guilt that I’ve been holding on to for

months

Calvin

Zahn’s words continue to resonate with me. While our situations are very different, there are still some similarities. I’m separated from my mate, now by her own choice. She’s created alliances with every Alpha that was here for the competition and trial, even the new Alpha, Jake. Today, m pretty sure that she’s planning to create an alliance with Alpha Lucas. I know that he and his mate. Luna Kinsley are staying to talk to Alaric’s pack members for a few days before heading back to Hunter’s pack to collect their things. And I know that she’s offered the Beta position to Jocelyn. She continues to increase her position in the werewolf community, creating bonds that will make her, and therefore her pack, stronger.

I watch my mate as she carries my daughter, nursing her while she goes about her day. While I hate that she’s so exposed to others in the pack, I have to admit, she is sexy as fuck. I notice that all of these pack members respect her and no one, with the possible exception of Caleb, looks at her lustfully. That guy is a problem that needs watching. It’s why I went to Owen’s pack competition. I wanted to make sure he didn’t try to undermine my mate while he was there

As I look at Amelia, I realize that I don’t know who this woman is anymore. Being separated from her has made me feel lost, like I no longer know my place in this world. I hadn’t realized the impact she’d had on our pack until she was gone. Now, all that cohesiveness, the pack connection, seems to have followed her here. This pack feels united, and our pack back home feels…as lost as I do.

How did I never know that my mate had such strength in her? How had I never seen this side of her? The compassion, the love for her pack is still there, that has always been present. But this strength? I didn’t know my mate possessed this kind of strength