The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 26

Over the next couple of days, we periodically hear the claimants for Mignon howling in the claiming territory. Sometimes, it’s the howl of the hunt, sometimes it’s a howl of frustration, and occasionally, we’ll hear the yelp of pain.

Hana and I have made a point to be at the main house every day. I’ve requested that my social gatherings be outside, so I can keep track of Mignon’s claim.

It’s the third day after the claimants went into the territory when I hear an excited yip followed by the howl of the hunt. This time, it’s different. This person hasn’t just picked up her scent, they’ve found her. As one, we all stop to listen to the sounds inside the claiming territory.

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Instinctively, Hana and 1 move closer to each other. I see Layan and Annabel also move closer together. It’s quiet for nearly 20 minutes, then we hear it. The howl of victory. Mignon has been caught.

I look at Lay an and see that she has gone pale. She’s up next. If everything has gone well with Mignon, Layan will enter the claiming territory tomorrow.

I hear him before I see him. He’s snarling at the other claimants, threatening them if they get too close to his mate. As soon as he breaks from the forest line, I have to smile. Beta Asher caught her.

He’s carrying her in his arms. She’s unconscious, her hair falling nearly to the ground. He’s nipping and snarling at the other males that have followed him out. I jog up to him, ready to check on Mignon. He stops, snarling at me.

“Stand down, Beta. I’m going to check her.”

“I would never hurt her.” He tells me.

“But she’s been in the claiming territory for four days. She could be injured, hungry, dehydrated. Let me check her.”

He nods and let’s me approach. I walk up and move Mignon’s hair from her face. I glance at Beta Asher and see the look of total adoration on his face.

me a good run.” He tells me and his pride in

be a good mate to you.” I tell him as I finish checking her over,

good mate to her.” He says

of the group begins clapping, howling and stomping their feet at him catching his mate. Because I am standing so close to him, 1

vicious, and the area goes quiet. Elder Carson

feel free to take your mate to your

from all these males and that’s exactly what he’s thinking. Until he

why don’t you let Beta Asher take Mignon to our house.

highly improper.” He says, puffing himself up

mate. He doesn’t need another one. Your main house is filled with unmated males, but our house is not. After Mignon wakes and they complete the bond, if they want to move back here, fine. But for now, it will

Asher to me and then to the group of males milling around waiting for his final word. The excitement in the air is still

But if you step out of

guards will have

He says to Elder Carson before turning to

“Thank you, Alpha.”

the thanks I need.”

I show him her room. I watch as he gently places her

have some food and water sent up for both of you. Make sure

Alpha. And thank you

turn and nearly run into Luke. “That was well done, Alpha Jara.” “Thank you, Luke. Now, can you help me figure out how we’re going to get them food and water for the

says and we head

an, Annabel and Hana

get them settled?”

food and water