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.

here. They have created two walls with a narrow pathway for us to walk through to get to the back of the building. Our guards push

Only Mignon and her claimants are allowed to pass beyond that point. 1 ignore this. Hana and

we walked into the room and felt the testosterone pumping through the air, 1 knew we were right. I leave Hana with Layan, Annabel and their guards and continue

rushes up to me. “Alpha Jara, you cannot go

control of this circus you call a claiming so I’m not leaving Mignon on her own until she’s in the claiming

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

Mignon behind the same

my eye, 1 see Beta Asher rushing toward us too. Maybe I should be more concerned about him, being that he’s a Beta, but I feel like his only plan is to protect Mignon, not mark her. That

soothing voice to her, but he never takes his eyes off the three that are coming

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

three yelp and

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

not surprised

I see that one is an omega

immediately complies, showing me his throat, but the warriors

said SUBMIT!” Both of the warriors

soothing aura over them, needing them to relax. I have no intention of killing them. It’s not

manageable breathing. And I see

down in front of them. “Are you alright? All of you?” I look from one

let your wolves out. Go for a run. Get rid of some of this

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

was quite an impressive show of strength, Alpha.” He says

Alpha worthy of their title