The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44

“And Sophie. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean for that to sound like I’m not excited to see you again. I’m so happy that you’re safe and home. But, well…now that you’re mated, I’m sure you understand what it’s like,” she says, looking at her mate again. This time, he comes up and wraps his arm around her.

“After…well, after being claimed, it’s hard. I’m sure it’s still hard for you and Alpha Hunter,” she says, looking from me to him and back again.

“Well…” I begin.

“Perhaps we should move back to my office. We can chat before dinner. Now I have two very exciting announcements to make to the pack,” my father says, rescuing me from having to tell Amelia that my claiming was much better than hers.

“Yes, let’s. I want to hear all about it. I’m so happy. I’m finally going to be a grandmother!” my mother says. She gives me a look like I shouldn’t say anything yet as she wraps her arm around Amelia, steering her toward the office. I let them pass and Hunter comes up, wrapping his arm around my shoulders.

“Give her this moment. It’s important for both of them. It’s taken them two years to get pregnant. I know from talking to Lucas that it’s a huge struggle to get to a point where you mate is willing to be with you,” he says quietly.

I stop and look up at my mate, once again thanking the Moon Goddess that she gave me this man.

“What?” he asks, stroking my cheek.

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“I’m so thankful for you.”

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He smiles, leaning in to kiss me gently “Not half as thankful as I am for you.”

“Hmm, I doubt that,” I say and turn to follow my family. I stop when I see Amelia staring at me open mouthed.

“How long have you been mated?” she asks me.

“Sweetheart, come inside. Let’s talk privately,” my mother says.

Hunter puts his arm on the small of my back, gently guiding me into the office. The moment the door is closed, she turns back to me.

“How long?”

“Two days,” I say and watch as something close to envy crosses my sister‘ s face.

Then she looks at Hunter before turning to Calvin and then back to me.

“How is this possible? There’s no way. I know you, Sophie. You would never be this comfortable with your mate after….”

“Amelia, come sit. I don’t want you getting worked up. You’re pregnant, you need to remember that your emotions impact our pup.” Alpha Calvin

says.

When she doesn’t move, he walks over to her. “Amelia. I’m pretty sure that we will hear their story, and based on their interactions, I would bet money that there is a story,” Alpha Calvin says, but it’s more of a question and he’s looking at Hunter.

“That’s correct. I was glad to hear that you were going to be here this evening. I have something I want to talk to you about. Why don’t we all sit. As you said, your mate is pregnant, and this is a very happy time.

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“Yes, indeed,” my father says. Hunter waits until Calvin gets Amelia settled and then he gestures for me to sit on a loveseat that we can share. As soon as he sits beside me, I lean into him. I know I’ve changed a lot in two years, but apparently, my sister has as well.

Amelia frowns, watching our interaction, watching how I’m completely comfortable being in close proximity with Hunter.

“How?” she asks again.

I turn and look at Hunter. He leans in, kisses my nose, then turns back to Calvin and Amelia. He’s about to speak, but Calvin beats him to it. He’s been watching us closely, but not saying anything.

“You marked her in private, didn’t you?”

“WHAT? What do you mean?” Amelia asks, looking between her mate and me and Hunter.

Calvin continues to look at Hunter. “He did what I should have done two years ago, Ame. He took a stand, right? That’s why your mate doesn’t flinch every time you touch her. It’s why she has no problem with you kissing her in front of others. You have more with your mate in two days than I have with mine in two years,” he says, his frustration apparent.

“Calvin,” my sister says gently, reaching out to take his hand.

“Look at them, Ame. This is what it should have been like for us. It should have been this easy. But it wasn’t, although I’m thankful you’ve at least given me a chance to prove that I can be a good mate to you,” he says, his eyes softening as he looks at his mate.