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.

see Hana thinking it over before looking

to

Hana sends

is interested in getting to know Seth

Beta, but

he is. I’m glad

why is that?” I ask her, taking her arm in mine and beginning a slow stroll toward their

brother was a good Alpha, this date would

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

“Well, it’s the closest thing to a date we’re going to get at the claiming.

dates back home? Real

safe for any of us, but definitely not

you to know that I’m glad to

glad I’ve never dated

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

in Hana’s direction. “Come on. We should give them some privacy and have some for ourselves. I don’t want your brother

wanted to get to

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

more clearly because I swear she frowns at my question. “No one

you now.” I

I want her to be happy as my mate. Unless she has a ridiculous request, I’m willing to give

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 be able to protect myself, my pack and my children when my mate

very reasonable.”