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 on making sure we’re safe. If they refuse, they’ll be

I’m sure Alpha Antonio will be willing to get re-evaluated so he can catch you, Annabel.”

asked us 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 is

wink or one blows a kiss. While I like

the crowd again. Alpha Typhon is staring at me with hard eyes. He’s not happy about last

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

the remaining contestants. First, the omega, Layan, has been sent home.” He stops and while no one

down, Elder Jason continues. “Second, every

the males begin actively complaining, saying they’ve already been

Elder Jason bellows and

to 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.”

today. Once all of you are clear, Annabel will be scheduled to enter the claiming territory. If, for any

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

mutilated wolves has to be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand that if Annabel smells what happened during Layan’s claiming, she may become terrified and unable to proceed

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 members of her

I want the same group as last night. Last

complete the rea*s*sessment of Beta Hana’s lottery claimants 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 now. If you

last one walks away, conceivably to leave the claiming. I step down, looking for Seth, but find