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.

with a narrow pathway for us to walk through to get to the

that we’ve been using as a meeting place for the last week. Only Mignon and her claimants are allowed to pass beyond that

she enters her territory. As soon as we walked into the room and felt the testosterone pumping

me. “Alpha Jara, you

who, 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

energy here is too much. At any moment, omegas are going to start rushing to get to one of us.

the snarls and 1 push Mignon behind

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 confirmed when he steps up beside

voice to her, but he never takes his eyes

close enough, I take a step forward and using every

one, the three yelp and fall

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

nearby I’m not surprised

get closer, I see that one is an omega

showing me his throat,

Both of the warriors

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

a more manageable breathing. And I see when their sanity returns,

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 from one to the other and

a run. Get rid of some of this energy. You ‘11 be okay.” I tell

Hana, Layan and Annabel were attacked. Several wolves lie dead at

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

Alpha worthy of