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.”

surprised when Elijah doesn’t follow me. 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

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

isn’t called, and I can feel his disappointment. “Hey man. there’s still Beta

of course.” He

to the microphone. “Gentlemen. Beta Hana and Alpha Jara are going to be sparring for the next two hours. Anyone who would like to be in the

table. A chance to spar with my girl.

but especially our ranked members will take

to say that this group of males is s*e*xually frustrated being around these she-wolves without outwardly being

be four males identified for each of the two contestants. Each individual pulled into the sparring lottery will have 30 minutes to spar with

the names in the lottery for either Jara or Hana. I notice Seth is pulled

Elijah. I stand aside and watch Jara spar. Her first opponent is a Beta and she overpowers him easily. She doesn’t even break a sweat. Her second opponent is another Alpha and now I really

finally bringing him down. He’s ready to jump 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 fighting her opponent before turning

I wanted her before, but now, I know she will only strengthen whatever pack she ends up in. She is loving, caring and watchful. She’s a perfect Luna, a

two sparring sessions, beginning to see a pattern in her fighting. It’s to my benefit to know her strengths and weaknesses when

she does,

out for them.” It’s a statement, not a question. I know she is. “It’s what any good Alpha would do.”

watches to ensure that their weaker pack

at me more intently.

I have even’ intention of making you mine

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