The One He Claimed by cooper (Sophie and Hunter) novel Chapter 91

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“If it does come to war, brother,” I snarl his relation to me, “then what will happen to your pack when you’re here waging war?” I ask, stepping past the warriors and looking my brother in the

eye.

“Nicole. I should have known that you were here. It’s time for you to come home.”

“I don’t think so,” I say, and notice that Robin subtly shifts to stand in front of me.

Alaric looks back at Hunter. “She’s underage Hunter, she’s my sister and under my protection,” he savs, and I snort.

“Protection? Is that what you call locking me away?”

“She’s under MY protection now, Alaric,” Hunter growls.

“Nikki, you should come home,” Alaric’s Beta, Camden, says looking over my body covetously. I‘ m guessing my brother told him he could have me if he helped him find a mate. Camden has always liked my smart mouth and fiery spirit, but something in me has wondered if that’s only because he likes the idea of trying to break me. Cam always did like a challenge, but he’s not known for his kindness.

“I don’t think so, Camden. But Alaric, you should heed my warning. You can wage war, you can come here and attack Alpha Hunter’s pack,” I say and see Hunter glance at me. He doesn’t like the idea of me instigating a war. Even Robin backs up as if trying to quiet me with his presence.

“But who’s watching your pack while you, your Beta, your Gamma, and your Lead Warrior are all here? Honestly brother, did it even occur to you that any other Alpha could just walk in and take over your pack? How foolish of you to leave yourself and your pack so open to attack and takeover,” I say, taunting him. I know my brother. He has a short fuse but he’s a coward. He’ll either stupidly attack or he’ll leave, worrying that his pack has been overtaken while he’s gone.

“No one would dare,” he growls.

I look at my nails, examining them. They need to be trimmed.

“I would have, if I was there. There are a lot of ranked she–wolves out on the run. A pack left open like that is an easy target. A place where they can take up residence and have a home again.”

“And what would you do when I return, little sister? I’ll tell you, you’d get on your knees and beg

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for my forgiveness,” he snarls.

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I laugh. “Oh Alaric. You’re so short–sighted. Any self–respecting leader would have already had the entire pack swear their loyalty to them through a blood bond, renouncing you as their Alpha It wouldn’t BE your pack any longer. They would attack you, if you came for their new leader.”

“She–wolves don’t lead,” he growls.

“We’ll just add that to the list of laws that need to be changed. I’d make a much better leader than you ever will,” I snap back, standing my ground.

“You need to leave, Alpha Alaric. Your sister and those Betas are under my protection. If you choose to wage war, so be it. Your sister seems perfectly happy and capable of taking over your pack in your absence,” Hunter says, surprising me.

Alaric growls, glaring at Hunter before turning and shifting, howling for the others to follow him. Camden takes an extra moment to look at me.

“See you soon, Nikki,” he says, looking me over once more.

“I doubt it, Cam,” I say as Robin growls a low, menacing growl, the hair on the back of his wolf

going up.

“Found yourself an Alpha protector, I see. He won’t be able to keep me from you, Nikki. You’re mine,” he snarls, eliciting a snarl from Robin who takes a step forward. I grab hold of his tail, not breaking eye contact with Cam.

“I never was, and I never will be yours, Cam. Now run along. You wouldn’t want my brother starting a stupid war with someone else while you’re here wasting your breath, would you?”

“This isn’t over,” he growls, turning to look at Hunter before leaping and racing after my brother.

No one moves while we watch the four wolves racing off.

“Double the patrols,” Hunter says, not turning.

“Yes, Alpha.”

Kayce turns, jogging over to where Allison is still standing guard over the Beta twins. They huddle away from him as he approaches, but Sophie calms them, letting them know that he’s on our side.

I didn’t realize I was still holding Robin’s tail until it pulls out of my hand as he shifts.

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“What the fuck was that?” he asks, turning on me. He is very, very angry.

I lift my chin, ready for the fight.

“My brother is a coward. I knew he wouldn’t start a fight. I wasn’t instigating a war…‘

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