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?”

biggest ‘prize’,’’ he uses air quotes, “of the year. I’m surprised he

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

appreciation. “My pack members know this is my last chance, Jara. They worry about me, about the future of the pack,

from every other lottery. Why, if this

an Alpha, although, as we’ve discussed that is part of it. But I’m attracted to you for more than your rank. You are intelligent, protective, and fierce. Do I think you would be a great Luna for my pack? Absolutely. But I also think you would be a great partner for me, someone that I could enjoy talking to, spending time with,” he smiles before leaning in to

and I’m lost again in the sensations that his warm, soft lips give me. If s almost as if my lips are tingling at

is good,” I say and even to my own ears, my

eyes. “As I said, Jara. You are welcome to kiss me

it true that the time you are spending with me is causing other Alphas

it look like

“I wouldn’t want you to

are concerned about Jara, or are you equally concerned about everyone in your claiming?” “Well, of course, 1 don’t want the omegas

asked, and you know

you want

“Always.

sure if this will change Mason’s mind

to admit, I was perfectly happy for all of you to kill each other off

looks at me curiously. “And

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