The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69

I know the pack is still stunned with Sophie’s acceptance of me and of our touching in public. They’ve been around Kinsley for a year and I’m sure it hasn’t gone unnoticed that Lucas never touches her in public, or on the rare occasion that he does, she jerks away from him.

Sophie is the exact opposite. It’s like she craves my touch. When I had pinned her down, I’d heard Allison’s gasp, saw the moment when she considered attacking me. I was glad she held off because I’m not sure how Sophie would have responded. We’re still new in our mating and another she–wolf tackling me, even if she thought she was protecting Sophie, probably wouldn’t have gone over well with my mate.

‘Maybe jealousy is the way to get her out of her sparring shell,‘ Shaw says, pleased with the idea that our mates might be jealous of another woman touching us.

‘Killing the she–wolves we promised refuge to isn’t helpful,‘ I reply, wryly. ‘Sophie will get there. I’m sure you felt Hedda’s frustration like I did.‘

‘Yes. I don’t like my mate feeling frustrated,‘ he says, contritely.

‘Neither do I,‘ I tell him. So today, I’m going to change things up with Sophie. I’m going to go on the attack, and I want to see how she blocks. My mate isn’t a fighter, so perhaps her skill is better seen when she goes on the defensive.

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As we walk out to the training field, my mate smelling of me and me of her from our morning love–making, I think about Allison and Letti’s concerns about Alphas Kayce and Robin coming to visit. It’s a valid concern and one I’m debating on how to handle. I briefly consider cancelling their visit, but I need them on my side when Sophie and I meet with the council next week.

I decide on how to approach them with the knowledge that I’m housing she–wolves who have run from their packs as Lucas and I go through the warm–up. I can already tell that Sophie is better today than she was yesterday. I’m also excited to see Allison and Letti joining the group. They ordered clothing last night when they returned from seeing Nikki, but it hasn’t arrived yet. However, Sophie and Kinsley were able to find them some clothing so they could participate today.

After the warm–up, I ask if they want to be paired together, rather than with other warriors in the pack. Both women should have been involved in sparring in their packs because they are ranked she- wolves. However, Letti seems to have less training. When Allison agrees to pair off with other warriors, I put her with Lucas, expecting that her skill set will be similar to his and I pair Letti with a warrior. I intend to continue working with Sophie while the rest of the group learns from one of Alpha Carter’s warriors.

When everyone is paired off, I pull Sophie aside. Last night was eye- opening for me to find out what positions my mate is enjoying and it spurred my ideas for new positions as well. Since she chose being on top and riding me, I chose spinning her around and having her ride me in a reverse cowgirl position. I’m not positive, but I’m pretty sure my mate really enjoyed that position too, so if she defeats me today, I expect that she’ll choose that one as one of her positions tonight. I love

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that no matter if I win or lose in our sparring, I still win. My mate is adventurous, and her body is so responsive to mine that no matter what position we’re in, we’re both able to find pleasure and our release together.

I watch as Sophie takes a stance as if she’s ready to attack.

“I want to try something different today. You’re not a fighter by nature. You’re good at fighting, but your nature isn’t that of a fighter, so rather than you attacking, I want you to go on defense and see how you block and counter my attack on you,” I say.

She frowns, standing up out of her crouch. “You think it matters?”

“Maybe not, but there’s one way to find out,” I tell her. “When you’re ready,” I say.

She gets into a defensive stance and nods. I start off easy, coming at her, but not too hard, letting her adjust to my larger size and body weight. However, very quickly I realize that this is working much better for her. I was right, my mate isn’t a fighter, but if she’s in a position where she has to fight, she’s more than capable of taking down her opponent.

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