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.

over before looking at the

sings out to

her, watching as Hana sends one

in getting

Beta, but your brother is a

glad you

ask her, taking her arm in mine and beginning

my brother was a good Alpha, this date

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

date we’re going to get at the claiming. Wouldn’t

feel jealousy rearing its ugly head. “But you’ve been on dates back home? Real dates?” I ask her, not sure I want

shrugs again. “It’s not safe for any of us, but definitely not me as an

to know that I’m glad to hear that?”

glad I’ve never dated

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

for ourselves. I don’t want your brother wasting his valuable time with Hana trying to beat

and begin walking. When her guard let me know that Jara 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

What do you want in a mate? If you could choose your own mate, what would you

I swear she frowns at my question. “No one has ever asked me that

you

for a fight that isn’t going to happen. I want her, and I want her

who sees me as their equal. I want 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 to continue to train. I want to

very