The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46

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I’m also glad that Calvin is willing hear me out. I would go to war alone if I had to, but I think it’s important for all of us who are against these claiming practices to stand together and fight for what we believe is right.

When we step out of Alpha Carter’s office, he is informed that Alpha Dutton has arrived. I haven’t seen Dutton in awhile. He, Kayce, and I always hit it off. Kayce and Robin are Alphas in neighboring packs and that’s how I met Robin, who also seems like a good man and Alpha, not letting the power of being an Alpha get to him. I met Calvin at some Alpha female’s party several years ago and realized that he was more like me, Kayce, Robin, and Dutton. We’ve never been friends like I am with the others, but I’ve always liked him.

“Alpha Carter,” Dutton says, greeting his host as he walks in. “And Luna Amy, looking as beautiful as ever,” he says flirtatiously, smiling when Carter growls softly at him.

“Dutton, you charmer, you know I’m old enough to be your mother,” Luna Amy says, and while she blushes at the compliment, no one takes offense. Dutton is charming. He’s charmed quite a few women into his bed, but this flirtation seems harmless.

“Hunter, I didn’t know you’d be here,” he says, smiling at me before raising an eyebrow at Sophie who is standing at my side.

“And who is this?” he asks.

“Dutton, let me introduce you to my mate, Sophie. And I’ll warn you now, we’re recently mated, so don’t even think about trying to charm her,” I say, narrowing my eyes at him.

He looks at Sophie and I can tell he’s expecting her to be shy and nervous like all new Lunas or recently mated ranked females. “Luna Sophie, it’s nice to meet you,” he says gently.

“You as well, Alpha Dutton. It sounds as if you know Hunter well. I look forward to hearing more about how you know my mate,” Sophie says easily.

Dutton jerks, almost imperceptibly, before raising his eyebrow again.

“You’re not, Sophie Meyers, by chance?”

“She is,” I say, wrapping my arm possessively around her waist.

He looks her over, smiling. “Little Sophie Meyers, all grown up. I’m glad to see you’re alive and

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well, as I’m sure your parents are too,” he says.

“Why does everyone call me little? Was I really that small?” Sophie asks me.

“My sweet little mate, you still are,” I say, leaning in to kiss her.

Now it’s Dutton’s turn to narrow his eyes at me. “What…”

“Alpha Dutton,” Alpha Calvin says, stepping up.

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“Alpha Calvin, I didn’t expect you either,” he says, tearing his eyes away from me and Sophie to look at Calvin. “And Amelia,” he says, purring her name as he leans over her hand to kiss it.

“Dutton…” Calvin growls out a warning.

“How about we go sit for dinner before Alpha Dutton causes a fight to break out,” Luna Amy says, putting her arm through his.

“Yes, your mate was quite close–mouthed about why I was being invited to dinner. But now, I’m guessing it has to do with the two other Alphas who are here.”

“Charming AND intelligent, what a wonderful combination,” Luna Amy says.

“If only I could find my mate and charm her,” Dutton says, turning to look back at me and Sophie again, frowning at our closeness and Sophie’s relaxed posture around me. “And apparently I need to have a little of whatever it is that Alpha Hunter has,” he says as we walk into the dining room.

The room goes quiet as we walk in. Sophie hasn’t really been around the pack since we arrived, only being seen by a few omegas who may or may not have remembered her, but in here, there are warriors and older wolves who wouldn’t be fooled by her red hair. She was the beloved youngest daughter of their Alpha and Luna who ran away and hasn’t been seen or heard from in two years.

Alpha Carter stands at the head of the table that is set aside for us, Beta Matthew is already seated with his mate, Beta Caroline. Carter gestures for Luna Amy to sit to his right, Beta Matthew is at his left. She has Alpha Dutton sit beside her and I move to sit Sophie beside Dutton, knowing he‘ 11 want to speak to her. I take the seat on her right side, sitting across from Alpha Calvin who put Luna Amelia between himself and Beta Caroline.

Alpha Carter stays standing and turns to the room which has remained quiet.

“I have two exciting announcements this evening. First, my daughter Amelia and her mate, Alpha Calvin informed me this afternoon that they are pregnant with my grandchild.

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