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.

claimant is here. They have created two walls with a narrow pathway for us to

a mile behind the stage that we’ve been using as a meeting place for the last week. Only

walked into the room and felt the

to me. “Alpha Jara, you cannot go

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.” I challenge

too much. At any moment, omegas are going to

and 1 push Mignon behind the same with

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 thought is

girl.” He says in a soothing voice to her, but he never takes his eyes off the three that are coming

and using every bit of my Alpha aura, I shout

one, the three yelp and fall

approach them. “Cahn yourselves.” I say,

I hear Mason’s quiet voice from nearby I’m not

that one is an omega

me his throat, but the

Both of the warriors yelp before showing me their

them to relax. I have no intention of killing them. It’s not their fault that they are

watch as their panting slows to a more manageable breathing. And I see when their sanity returns, their wild,

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?”

of

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

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

Alpha worthy of their