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

be willing to get re-evaluated so he can catch

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

night. They either smile, wink or one blows a kiss. While I like them all, Alpha

staring at me with hard eyes. He’s not happy about

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

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

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

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

Jason bellows and the crowd quiets

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 them. He catches me watching him and he winks at

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 pulled from the

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

be washed away. Elder Jason seems to understand that if Annabel smells what happened during Layan’s claiming, she may become

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

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

arriving in the next hour. If you are in Annabel’s lottery, please step forward. The

walks away, conceivably to leave the claiming. I