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.

Elder Jason will have them removed. He seems very intent on making sure we’re safe. If they refuse, they’ll be out.” I

will be willing to get re-evaluated so he can catch you, Annabel.” Hana teases and Annabel blushes beautifully, making her blue

to join him while he announces 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

smile, wink or one blows a kiss. While I like them all, Alpha Mason is still at the top of my

neck, 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

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

omega, Layan, has been sent home.” He stops

every male claimant will be rea*s*sessed before

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

Jason bellows and the crowd

territory to claim one of this year’s contestants, you will do so. That is your choice.” There is a lot of grumbling,

be scheduled to enter the claiming territory. If, for any reason, one

look at us. “The claiming territory will be thoroughly cleaned before you enter, Annabel.

you, Elder.” Annabel says quietly. We all know what that means. All the blood from Layan and the mutilated wolves has to be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand that if Annabel smells

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 members of her social gathering again this evening.’’ There is

last night. Last night was the

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

last one walks away, conceivably to