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.

think Elder Jason will have them removed. He seems very intent on making sure we’re

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

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 walk onto the stage and our

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

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

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

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

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

actively complaining, saying they’ve already

and the

That is your choice.” There is a lot of grumbling, but I see several males nodding their head in agreement.

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 another male will be

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

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 what happened during Layan’s claiming, she may become terrified and unable 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.’’

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

hour. If you are in Annabel’s lottery, please step forward. The rest of you are dismissed for now. If you choose to

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