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.

He seems very intent

to get re-evaluated so he can catch you, Annabel.” Hana teases

group what the next steps are. I’m wondering if he’s planning to surround the stage with guards and when we arrive, I see that I’m right. Every available guard is around the stage. We

smile, wink or one blows

about last night. I give my shoulders a slight shrug as if to say ‘too bad’ before turning my attention back to Elder Jason

morning, gentlemen.’’ He turns and looks at us. “Good morning, ladies.” A chorus of ‘good mornings’ echoes

mentioned yesterday, I have a couple 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 anger at this, there is a lot of shifting in the

Elder Jason continues. “Second, every male claimant will be rea*s*sessed before

reaction. Many of the males begin actively complaining, saying they’ve already been a*s*sessed, calling this

Elder Jason bellows and

I will not require you to be rea*s*sessed, but if you want to enter the claiming territory to claim one of this year’s contestants, you will do so. That is your choice.” There is a lot of grumbling, but I see several males nodding their head in agreement.

re-evaluation, those of you in Omega Annabel’s lottery will be evaluated today. Once all of you are clear, Annabel will be scheduled to enter the claiming territory. If, for any reason, one of her claimants does not pass their evaluation, you will be excluded from this year’s events and

turns to look at us. “The claiming territory will be thoroughly cleaned before you enter, Annabel. I will be checking over the

All the blood from Layan and the mutilated wolves has to be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand that if Annabel smells what happened during Layan’s claiming, she may

to the a*s*sessments, social gatherings will begin again today, but only for those that have been re-evaluated. Annabel will have a social gathering with her group this evening. Those that choose to submit to evaluation from Beta Hana’s group will be allowed to attend her social gatherings this evening as well. Alpha Jara

as last night. Last night was the best time

Annabel’s lottery, please step forward. The rest of you are

of Annabel’s claimants step forward. The last one walks away, conceivably to leave the claiming. I step down, looking