The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 35

Mason

It is announced at dinner that the contestants have agreed to a social gathering but only with a select few of us. Annabel only chose three claimants for her social gathering, while Hana and Jara both chose five each.

Elder Jason stated that the social gatherings would not be held in the main house this evening, as there were too many males that were not chosen, and he was not going to allow any more fighting and dying outside the claiming territory.

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The three missing wolves from Layan’s claim had been found, torn to shreds. If Elder Jason didn’t believe us before, he did when he saw the remains of the three wolves the Alpha had killed.

“Tomorrow there will be an announcement for my verdict on the rest of this year’s claiming process. Tonight, if you were not selected for the social gathering, please feel free to relax, work, spar or go for a run. The thirteen of you that were selected for the social gathering will be meeting in the females’ housing area this evening. This does not mean that you have free rein over the place. If you are found wandering outside of your social gathering alone, you will be removed from the premises and your time with the contestant will be over for the evening.”

“What about the rest of us? When do we get our time with the females?” Someone asks behind me.

The Elder gives him a hard look. “As I mentioned earlier, my verdict will be announced tomorrow morning. The contestants have been informed and are in agreement with my decision. Once boundaries are re-established, social gatherings will be reinstated.”

“The thirteen selected, please join me up front.” Elijah and I stand, as does Seth. Hana selected both of them for her social gathering. One of my warriors and two of Seth’s warriors were selected for Jara’s social gathering, along with a Beta from another pack. I was the only Alpha selected for her social gathering.

hear his low growl of frustration at consistently being overlooked for social

suggest you take advantage of this gift that has been given to you. If any of you think that this is a chance for you to make a move, find a hidden way into the female’s housing

been warned. Enjoy your

the females’ housing. It has been set up so that there are three rooms for meeting, but the main living space is open to all and looks more like a party than a social gathering. There

anything, we break off into our small groups, joining our females. We’re all in the main living room and the atmosphere is more relaxed than any so far. It’s nice to actually see what it could be like if I were to claim Jara. She is easily managing the conversation with those around her while still keeping an eye

back to

says, playfully smacking him on the chest with

pack knows

this level of intense jealousy. 1 know I’ve been given more time with Jara than anyone,

it a pack secret, then.” She says, watching him over the rim of her glass as she takes a sip

telling your secrets.” He takes her hand and kisses it, his eyes never

throat. “If I may be so bold, Alpha Jara, how did we,” he gestures to the five of us, “get selected for this evening out of so

“Beta Luke, you and this small group are the only ones that have interested me enough to spend more time with

a female to be claimed. Each of you, in our conversations, made me feel as if you see me for me, not as some trophy to win. If I am to be claimed, I want it to be by someone that wants to me, Jara, not me, the last female Alpha or even me, the contestant.” She turns her attention back

is why you are all here. You have piqued my interest enough that I want to get to know all of you

had more than an hour with you tonight, Alpha Jara.” The warrior

choose for you to be. If we’re all having a good time, then we can stay and enjoy our time together

gatherings. To know that we