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.

seems very intent on making sure

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

to the 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.

out over the group, I make eye contact with the ones from last night. They either smile, wink or one blows a kiss. While I like them all, Alpha Mason is still at the top

and I look 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 walking up to

morning, ladies.” A chorus of ‘good mornings’ echoes over the

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 crowd. One less female to claim this

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

begin actively complaining, saying they’ve already been a*s*sessed, calling this outrageous, and verbally refusing additional

bellows and the crowd quiets

re-evaluation may leave the claiming territory today. 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. Mason being one of

will be scheduled to enter the claiming territory. If, for

will be thoroughly cleaned before you enter, Annabel. I will be checking over

mutilated wolves has to be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand that if Annabel smells

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 will be allowed to choose the

I’m excited. I want the same group as last night. Last night was the best time

claimants. The a*s*sessors will be arriving in the next hour. If you are in Annabel’s lottery, please step forward.

away, conceivably to leave the claiming. I step down, looking for