The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 21

Mason

The frission of excitement I felt when Jara’s guard came to tell me she wanted me to walk her home tonight was quickly replaced with apprehension when I saw one of my pack members talking to her.

I wasn’t sure what it meant that he kept looking over at me as he was talking to her. The reality is, I would recommend any member of my pack members to her. I ensure that my pack members are good men, good wolves. He’s vying for her attention and surprisingly, she gives it to him. My curiosity is nearly eating me alive when I see her guard inform Jara loudly that it’s time to head back. While they are all saying goodnight, I slip out the back door, moving around the side of the house. Her guard had told me to meet them off to the side of where the cars are waiting for them. After they leave, he said he would have Jara join me.

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I watch the omegas pile into their car, chittering away at the discussions they had with their claimants this evening. I smile at their excitement. That’s how it should be. Unfortunately, Jara and Hana are smart to be reticent about the process. It doesn’t always work to the female’s benefit. Jara’s sister, Mila, is a perfect example.

I watch as Hana and Jara come out next. When they get to the car, I step out of the shadows. I see Hana’s eyes widen before she looks at Jara.

“I’ve asked Alpha Mason to walk me back to our housing.” She tells Hana.

“That’s allowed?” Hana asks her.

“Apparently. There are a couple of rules, but nothing impeding you from doing the same. At least not until tomorrow.” Jara says to her.

“It would have to be one of my claimants.” Hana guesses.

“Or for me, someone not in another’s lottery.” Jara tells her.

Hana thinking it over before looking at the

out to her before walking over

ask her, watching as Hana sends one of her guards back into the

is interested in getting to

Beta, but your brother

he is. I’m glad you agree with

why is that?” I ask her, taking her arm

my brother was a good Alpha, this date

turning to face her and taking her hands, pulling her to face me. “Is that what this is?

the closest thing to a date we’re

home? Real dates?” I ask her, not sure I want to

us, but definitely not me as an

know that I’m glad

I’ve never dated

I catch you, I can be your first everything. First kiss.” I run my index finger over her luscious lips. “First date.” I slide my finger down her chin to her throat. “First and only mate.” I say, sliding my finger over her mate mark, watching as her body

jogging in Hana’s direction. “Come on. We should give them some privacy and have some for ourselves. I don’t want your brother wasting his valuable time with Hana trying

wanted me to walk her home, I wondered if she had something specific to talk about, or if she’d just wanted to get to know me better. Part of me, a large part of me, was hoping she wanted me to kiss her again. Her lips taste like sweet cream sprinkled

Jara. What do you want in a mate? If you

clearly because I swear she frowns at my question. “No one has ever asked

asking you

shoulders back, ready for a fight that isn’t going to happen. I want her, and I want her to be happy as my mate. Unless she has a

to be a partner in my pack, not a baby-making machine. I want a voice.” She thinks for a moment, and I stay quiet. “I want to see my family. I don’t want to be cut off from them.” She gives me a side-eye glance and I nod, staying silent. “And I want

sounds very