The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73

“I felt you becoming distressed. I had already felt your irritation, so I tuned into your emotions. I don’t like you feeling distressed. Neither does Shaw,” he says gently, caressing my cheek.

“Thank you,” I say, lifting up on my toes to kiss him. Because I know we have an audience of ranked she–wolves, I slide my hand into his hair and deepen the kiss. He chuckles and wraps his arms around me before pulling back.

“I have work to do, no distracting me,” he says, smiling.

“Fine. Just don’t forget I won the wager this morning,” I say, swinging my hips a bit as I walk up to the packhouse door, turning to look at him over my shoulder.

“I look forward to discovering your choices this evening,” he says, his voice deep, making my body shiver in anticipation.

“I truly never thought I’d say this about anyone, least of all an Alpha, but that man is sexy,” Letti says. “No offense, Luna. I know he’s yours.

“It’s because of how he treats you,” Nikki says, watching me closely. “Allison and Letti told me that it was different with you and Alpha Hunter, but until you see it….”

“It’s hard to understand, especially since none of us has ever seen a mate bond like yours. At least, not in my pack,” Allison says.

“Mine either,” Letti says, and Nikki agrees.

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I show Nikki to her room, making sure she orders some clothing and introducing her to Beta Kinsley.

When the girls‘ clothing arrives, they share with Nikki until hers arrives. She begins looking it over the clothing, searching for something to wear tonight.

“It’s not a formal gathering, but as an Alpha, I assume you’ll want to dress up a bit?” I ask her.

“Yes,” she says so Kinsley and I find her a dress for her and Allison as well. Letti chose to wear some of her new clothes. Once they are settled, I finish making sure preparations are ready for this evening and our meeting with Alphas Kayce and Robin before going to get ready.

Since one of my favorite positions is in the shower, reminiscent of our first night together, I take advantage of my mate and winning the wager before our guests arrive. We’ve just finished getting ready when the patrols let us know that Alphas Kayce and Robin, driving together, have arrived.

We walk downstairs hand–in–hand to greet them, stepping outside the packhouse doors as they step out of the car.

“Good evening,” Hunter says. I watch as Kayce’s nose goes up in the air and I see his wolf flashing in eyes. Unlike Kayce, Robin’s eyes are glued to our combined hands. Touch among newly mated ranked members is unheard of.

“Welcome to our pack,” I say, and now Alpha Kayce’s eyes flash to me as well.

“May I introduce you to my mate and the pack’s Luna, Sophie.”

“Sophie Meyers?” Alpha Robin asks.

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“Sophie Reynolds,” Hunter and I say together.

“You didn’t mention that part when you called us, Hunter,” Kayce says.

“Would it have changed things?” Hunter asks.

Both Alphas turn and look at me appreciatively.

“No,” Kayce says finally. Hunter waits for Robin to also agree that it doesn’t change anything, then we invite them in.

The moment we step inside, Alpha Kayce growls, pushing ahead of us.

“Mate!”

I turn, seeing a wide–eyed and terrified looking Allison staring at Alpha Kayce.

“Mate,” she says softly.

Kayce

“What do you think of Hunter taking a mate privately?” I ask Robin. He and I had decided to drive together. Our packs are close in proximity and while we both could have done work while we were driving, sometimes it’s better to confirm alliances rather than to let them sit idly by until one day you realize that your ally is no longer your ally. My father learned that lesson the hard way and I don’t intend to repeat history.

“Honestly, I don’t like the practice myself. I hate being in the room every time a woman is claimed, but I won’t miss the events in case she’s my mate?”

“But he broke the law,” I say. And this is where I struggle. If we all

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begin breaking the laws that have been put into place, then it becomes anarchy.

“I agree, but I also think that we have to consider that our she–wolves, our ranked females, our best possibility for creating a strong future and

another generation of strong Alphas, are literally killing themselves.”

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