The One He Claimed

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Chapter 134: Saying Goodbye Chapter 134: Saying Goodbye Sophie After hearing about the twins being pregnant, their excitement, not yet knowing what they’re having, and hearing Dutton’s constant purring in the background, the conversation finally shifted to the attack on Alpha Alaric. “Alpha Alaric is a risk to my pack, my mates, and my pups. I definitely want in on the attack. When are you thinking?” he asks, making something inside me relax. I had been worried that it would be us and Amelia’s pack which is also still recovering from their attack. Having Dutton and his pack involved will not only assure that we take out Alaric, but it will also show Amelia’s pack that the other Alphas continue to support her as an Alpha. Hunter kisses the side of my head, no doubt feeling the tension in me relaxing. “I want to talk to Amelia, see when she feels that her pack will be ready for battle, but I have Alpha Zahn coming to visit me and I want it done before then. There are rumors of the Alphas rising against me again,” Hunter says. Dutton growls. “Which Alphas?” “Aiden-and Alaric, but I’m also hearing that Koden has joined forces with them, and Camden is a loose cannon. Amelia thinks he’ll run and join the others when we attack Alaric. I’m not **id enough to ignore the timing of Zahn’s request to visit my 798 Waghe pack.” “Why the f**k are you allowing Zahn on your pack lands if you think he’s part of this?” he asks. “Because of his mate,” I say, jumping in. “What do you mean?” I hear one of the twins ask. I’m pretty sure it’s Tiffany. I explain our conversation with Zahn and Jocelyn. “What does he think you’re going to be able to do?” the other twin asks, definitely Tammi this time, given the hesitation in her question and tone. I

hear Dutton tucking her closer to him. I turn and look at Hunter. There is no way in f**g hell that I would share this man with another woman, twin or no. I watch the smile spread across his face as he feels and probably hears my possessive thought. He reaches out and strokes my cheek. ‘I love how possessive you are of me. No woman could ever hold the appeal for me that you do, my love. There is only one woman for me in this world and that is you,’ he says in the mind link, making me smile and snuggle back against him. His hand comes to my stomach again, his new spot to touch me as he and our pup begin their little game of hide and seek in my belly. “Can we help in any way?” Tiffany asks this time. “I’m not sure. I have Kinsley and Brooklyn here and I intend to have Jocelyn looked over by our doctors. I have no idea what condition she’ll be in when she arrives, but…” I stop, I’m not sure why I got the impression that Jocelyn was bedridden. “But?” Dutton asks. 15.02% (Tops: 134 aping Delive 288 Wouchers “I don’t think she’s mobile,” I say, frowning and looking at Hunter for confirmation. He tilts his head in thought. “You’re right, Soph. I hadn’t really paid attention, but you know how you can hear us shifting around? I didn’t hear any of that from her. From Zahn, yes, but not from Jocelyn. You could very well be right, Sophie. She could be bedridden.” “She jumped off a cliff. How did she even survive?” Tammi asks. I hear Orion, Dutton’s wolf, begin purring softly to Tammi, and maybe Tiffany, soothing them. “She seems pretty angry that she did. I’m hoping that she’ll find some peace here in our pack.” “You’re intending to let her stay if she chooses to, aren’t you?” Dutton asks. I turn and look at Hunter. We haven’t discussed it, but that is my plan. We offer protection, even if it’s from someone’s mate. “That will be her choice, but if she chooses to stay, I will fight to keep her here,” Hunter says. My

heart feels ready to burst with love for this man and his willingness to always support me. “Well, let’s start with Alaric. Aiden has to die for coming after my mates. I’m assuming I can count on you for support with that, Hunter?” “Of course. Whatever you need, just let me know.” “Find out when Amelia is free to talk, and we’ll come up with a plan. Sometime later today, right now I want to go celebrate with my mates.” 31.36% 111 14:11 188 hrs “We’ll talk soon,” Hunter says, before disconnecting. As soon as the phone clicks off, I turn in Hunter’s lap, straddling him, needing him. Everything that has happened, our conversations this morning, have made me desperate for him. “Something on your mind, Little Sophie.” “You haven’t called me that in a while,” I say, unbuttoning his shirt and pushing it off his shoulders, looking down at his strong, muscular body that makes my mouth water. “Mine!” I growl. “Yes, I am,” he says, watching me with dark eyes. I lean forward and run my tongue over his chest to his throat, loving his moan and the way his lifts his neck for me. His hand slides between my thighs, feeling the wet spot on my pants. “Little Sophie Reynolds, you seem very turned on,” he says, still growling softly as I nip at his neck. “That’s because my mate is so f**k**g hot, so incredible, that I need him inside me, right now!” “Then get those pants off,” he says, and I hop off his lap, removing my pants quickly while he pulls his down. Then I straddle him and slide him inside, letting my head fall back as he fills me. “So f**g gorgeous,” he purrs, nipping my throat. My mate doesn’t let me get away with one o**m, he never does. So, after finding my release multiple times and finally feeling him find his inside me, this time as I arch back from my

42.915 14.11 Show 198 Daping tancave position over his desk, I finally feel able to focus again. “Let me get something to wash us off, then we need to go have lunch with our friends before they leave,” he says in my ear, putting his hand around my throat and pulling my head up to kiss me before finally pulling out of me and going to the bathroom to get a washcloth. When he returns, he kneels down, wiping between my thighs as he leans into my stomach. “Sorry, not sorry, if I bumped you a bit, Little Man,” he says, making me laugh. He looks up at me smiling and once again takes my breath away with how gorgeous he is. I stroke his cheek, and he growls, standing and pulling me into another kiss. “Mine,” I growl again when he releases me. “Are you becoming more possessive, my little mate?” he asks me, nipping at my jawline. “I guess I am. Maybe it’s the Alpha hormones in my system.” “We should ask Dr. Felicity; in case we need to be prepared.” “Prepared meaning that I don’t rip one of our pack member’s heads off for looking at you too long,” I ask. He smiles, trying not to laugh. “Something like that. But, if it means I have to have you by my side every moment that you’re pregnant, so you know that I’m yours, then I’ll do what I have to do,” he says dramatically, as if he’s being put upon. “I could make it worth your while,” I purr. “Oh, my Little Sophie, you do. Every minute of every day,” he 62.57% Chapter 134 Saying Goodbye. says seriously. Well, d**n.

“Come on, before you distract me and I bend you over my desk again,” he says, taking my hand and leading me out of the room. When we get downstairs, I see the bags by the front door. I didn’ t expect to feel sadness at Margot leaving, but I feel like we’ve become close since she arrived here several weeks ago. When we walk into the dining hall, I see her sitting between her mother and Ezra, looking nervous. When she sees me, she smiles. I walk over to her, and she stands as I pull her into a hug. “I’m really going to miss you,” I say, feeling tears prick at my eyes. “I’m going to miss you too. I can never repay your kindness for giving me a safe place to live when I had nowhere to go.” “You’re welcome here, anytime.” We sit down, Kinsley and Lucas joining us. Kinsley and I talk to Margot and Luna June, while Ezra talks to Hunter and Lucas. Much, much too soon, it’s time for them to leave. We walk them outside, Hunter and Lucas helping to grab the last of the bags. I hug Margot again. “If you ever need to return, for any reason, you are always welcome,” I whisper to her. “I may take you up on that,” she says. hug Luna June, who holds me tightly for a moment. “Your 78.60% Chapter 134. Saying Goodbye 1288 Vouch parents were very proud of you and what you’ve accomplished, Sophie. You’re doing wonderful things here in your pack. I know they are smiling down on you from the Moon Goddess’ realm.” I had done a good job of holding back my tears until now. Now, they began to streak down my cheeks. “Thank you, Luna,” I say, hugging her tighter before letting her go. Hunter comes to stand beside me, wrapping his arms around me as they get in their car and we wave goodbye. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

As they drive away, he leans in, kissing the side of my head. “Are you okay?” I nod, feeling so thankful for the friends and loved ones that I have in my life. 92.76%