The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 24

Jara

The night before Mignon enters the claiming territory, we all sit around in our living space. I decided to make some popcorn and try to bring a festiveness to the event. I could tell that now that it had become a reality, the girls were starting to get nervous, especially Mignon.

So, we put on our pajamas and sat around eating popcorn until late into the night. While 1 didn’t think Mignon would sleep, I didn’t want to keep her up unnecessarily. She needed to be awake enough to check out the territory tomorrow.

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The next morning, I can see that someone helped Mignon choose her attire. It’s perfect for running through rocky, forest-like terrain. Since none of us knows what to expect, it’s better to be prepared for running through undergrowth that could cut you or trip you up.

“Should I have an outfit like that?” Layan asks, looking at Mignon’s clothing before we leave.

Hana and I look at her. “I would say yes.

What do you have for your claiming?” Hana asks her.

Her eyes are wide and look terrified. “A dress.”

Hana and I look at each other. “We have some time to figure something else out.”

When we arrive at the main house, the energy and tension in the air is palpable. Mignon, Layan and Annabel all move closer to me and Hana. As ranked members, it is natural for omegas to seek our protection when they are frightened.

walls with a narrow pathway for us to walk through to get to the back of the building. Our guards push them back, making room for us to

to the territory is about a mile behind the stage that we’ve been using as a meeting place for the last week. Only Mignon and her claimants are allowed

into the room and felt the testosterone pumping through the air, 1 knew we were right. I

Jara, you cannot go up

Elder? You? You don’t seem to have control of this circus you call a claiming so I’m not leaving Mignon on her own until she’s in the claiming territory. Did you want to fight it out? Let’s see who wins.”

too much. At any moment, omegas are going to start rushing to get to one of us. As soon as the

hear the snarls and 1 push Mignon behind the

Asher rushing toward us too. Maybe I should be more concerned about him, being

says in a soothing voice to her, but he never takes his eyes off the three that

close enough, I take a step forward and using every bit of my Alpha aura, I

yelp and fall

them. “Cahn yourselves.” I say, pushing more of

from nearby I’m not surprised that he is here to try and protect

that one is an omega and two are

showing me his throat, but the warriors fight

said SUBMIT!” Both of the warriors yelp before showing me their

relax. I have no intention of killing them. It’s

breathing. And I see when their sanity

drops to his hands. “Sorry Alpha.” “It’s not your fault.” I say walking over and squatting down in front of them. “Are you alright? All of you?” I look

of some of this energy. You ‘11 be okay.” I tell

hear a pin drop. I look to where Hana, Layan and Annabel were attacked. Several wolves

impressive show of strength, Alpha.” He says as we watch them walk

nothing more than any Alpha worthy of their title