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.

Jason will have them removed. He seems very intent on making sure we’re safe. If they refuse,

re-evaluated so he can catch you, Annabel.” Hana teases and Annabel blushes beautifully, making her

he’s planning to surround the stage with guards and when we arrive,

with the ones from last night. They either smile, wink or one blows

feel a prickle at the back 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 walking

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

First, the omega, Layan, has been sent home.”

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

begin actively complaining, saying they’ve already

Jason bellows and the

do so. That is

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

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

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

turns back to the group. “In addition 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 as last night. Last night was the best time

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 choose to exclude yourself from re-evaluation, please pack your bags and

walks away, conceivably