The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 22

Jara

Is this what it’s supposed to be like? What it used to be like? Meeting someone, getting to know them, and starting to really like them? I’m finding that the more time I spend with Mason the more time I want to spend with him.

I also find that I really enjoy kissing Mason. I was embarra*s*sed when I blurted out that 1 wanted kisses. But there’s something intimate about it that doesn’t feel like it’s moving toward s*e*x. I’m sure it could and does sometimes, but it’s also its own intimate interaction, and I really like it. Apparently, he likes kissing me too, since he gave me free reign to kiss him anytime.

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The more I speak to him, the more he seems like Seth, and that is a good thing. I could easily see myself falling for Mason. We have easy conversation the rest of the walk. I enjoy talking to him. He doesn’t come across as pompous or arrogant.

“I saw you speaking to one of my pack members earlier this evening.” He says, and I’m not sure if he’s happy about that or upset that I was speaking to one of his pack members.

“Yes, Callum. He asked to speak to me.”

He nods, before speaking. “He’s a good warrior, a good man. He would make a good mate and he would treat you well.” He says. I’m guessing he thinks I’m interested in his pack member because I spoke to him.

“Interesting. He said the same thing about you.” I say and get an instant reaction. Mason stops and turns to look at me.

“He did?” “Are you surprised by this?”

air quotes, “of the year. I’m surprised he

I asked him, he said that if it came down to you or him, he would

the emotions play out over his face. Disbelief, awe, sadness then finally appreciation. “My pack members know this is my last chance, Jara. They worry about me, about the future of the pack, understandably so. Many of them have another year,

removing yourself from every other lottery. Why, if this is your last chance, are you only giving yourself the one

discussed that is part of it. But I’m attracted to you for more than your rank. You are intelligent, protective, and

in the sensations that his warm, soft lips give me. If s almost as if my lips are tingling at his

he pulls away, I don’t open my eyes immediately. “Kissing is good,” I say and even to my own

Jara. You are welcome to kiss

it true that the time you are

shrugs. “Does it look like I’m

frown. “I wouldn’t want you to

“Well, of course, 1 don’t want the omegas and warriors injured or killed just because they are

I asked, and you

you want

“Always.

I hesitate. I’m not sure if this will change Mason’s mind about me making

to admit, I was perfectly happy for all of you to kill each other off before my claiming, keeping me from being forced into this freak show because I’m

looks at me curiously.

Antonio said when our rooms were attacked last night made me see things a