The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 12

Mason

I watched Jara throughout the night. I watched as she kept an eye on the omega females. I watched while she basically cut most of the males during the evening. I did notice that if the male omegas were polite, she was kinder to them than she was to the ranked members, but if they tried to act tough or self- important, she was just as harsh with them as she was with the others.

When we got back to our room, Elijah couldn’t stop talking about Layan. He’s really hoping he gets pulled for her lottery. I hope for both their sakes that he does get pulled.

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The next morning, we all congregate at the pavilion. The Master of Ceremonies, Beta Michael, takes the stage and announces that it is time to pull the second contestant.

He makes a point of putting his hand into a bowl with only two contestants.

When he finally pulls out the name, he takes his time opening the paper before looking out at all of us.

“Layan is our next contestant.” She will be second to enter the claiming territory.

1 feel Elijah’s excitement beside me. “Anyone who does not want to be in Layan’s lottery, please go to the tables set to my left and have your name removed from the pool.”

I know Elijah is hoping to he called. As they prepare to draw for the lottery, I focus on Jara. I can tell, like all Alphas should, she feels a protectiveness for Layan. Unfortunately, not all Alphas recognize the need to protect the weaker members of the pack. But Jara does, and it’s just one more reason why she’s perfect

and her response to the names. When an Alpha is called, I watch as Jara’s eyes

isn’t called, and I can feel his

course.”

hours. Anyone who would like to be in the

and immediately head to the table. A chance to spar with my girl.

of you, but especially our ranked members will take the time to spar. There is a lot of

of males is s*e*xually frustrated

contestants. Each individual pulled into the sparring lottery

the lottery for either Jara or Hana.

and she overpowers him easily. She doesn’t even break a sweat.

up and take her down, but his time is up. She taunts him by giving him a finger wave as the guards escort him away from her. As she’s waiting for her next contestant, I see her checking on the other four she-wolves. She watches Beta Hana a moment, seeing her

whatever pack she ends

pattern in her fighting. It’s to my benefit to know her strengths and weaknesses when we get to her claiming, so I make

dry her face. As she does, she

question. I know she is. “It’s

watches to ensure that their weaker pack members are safe at

at me more intently. “Not all Alphas feel

do. It’s why I have even’ intention of making

“So, you weren’t lying when you told Hana that