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.

smile as I pass him. I hear his low growl of frustration at consistently being

group. “You have been hand-picked by the contestants for tonight’s social gathering. I 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

you have been

are three rooms for meeting, but the main living space is open to all and looks more like a party than a social gathering.

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 on Annabel.

back

says, playfully smacking him on the chest with the back of her

our pack knows about it?” He replies, giving her

time with Jara than anyone,

watching him over the rim of her glass as she takes a

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

so bold, Alpha Jara, how did we,” he gestures to the five of us, “get selected for this evening

hand away from Joshua, turning her full attention to Luke. “Beta Luke, you and this small group are the only ones that have interested me enough

not 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

to know all of you better. And what better way to get to know

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you to be. If we’re all having a good time,

have to admit, I’m shocked too. We’ve only ever been given an hour during our social gatherings. To know that we have all night, even if 1 have to share her time