The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 36

Jara

The next morning, we all wake up a bit later than usual. Over breakfast, Annabel is chatting happily. She had a really great time last night and Alpha Antonio had been given permission to cany her to her bed, under the surveillance of a guard. When he had laid her down and removed her shoes, she had woken up and he had gently kissed her goodnight.

“It was my first kiss.” She says, her eyes glazing over with the memory and her fingers touching her lips.

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She refocuses on us. “Are their lips always so warm and soft?” She asks us.

“No.” Hana says and we both turn to look at her. I’ve only ever kissed Mason and his lips are always warm and soft.

She grimaces at us. “Some warrior in my pack kissed me in school one day. His lips were cold and cracked. It wasn’t a nice experience.” I watch as her eyes glaze over. “But Seth’s lips are always warm and soft.”

“Maybe it’s because they are Alpha’s? Mason’s are the same.” I say shyly.

We all get lost in our thoughts for a moment. “How do you think they will feel about getting re-evaluated?” Annabel asks.

it, I think Elder Jason will have them removed. He seems

so he can catch you,

guards and when we arrive, I see that I’m right. Every available guard is around the stage.

the ones from last night. They either smile, wink

out over the crowd again. Alpha Typhon is staring at me with hard eyes. He’s not happy about last night. I give my shoulders a slight shrug as if to say ‘too bad’ before turning my attention back to Elder Jason who is

He turns and looks at us. “Good morning, ladies.” A chorus of

announcements this morning and my verdict for the remaining contestants. First, the omega, Layan, has been sent home.” He stops and while no one actively expresses

the chatter dies down, Elder Jason continues. “Second, every male claimant will be rea*s*sessed before entering

causes an immediate reaction. Many of the males begin actively complaining, saying they’ve already been

Elder Jason bellows and the crowd

of this year’s contestants, you will do so. That is your choice.” There is a lot of grumbling, but I see several males

enter the claiming territory. If, for any reason, one of her

cleaned before you

what that means. All the blood from Layan and the mutilated wolves has to be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand

to submit to evaluation from Beta Hana’s group will be allowed to attend her social gatherings this evening as well. Alpha Jara will be allowed to choose the members of her social gathering again this evening.’’ There

same group as last night. Last night was the best time I’ve had

and begin a*s*sessment of Alpha Jara’s claimants. The a*s*sessors will be arriving in the next hour. If you are in Annabel’s lottery, please step forward. The rest of you are dismissed for

forward. The last one walks away, conceivably to leave the