The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 37

Mason

I’m glad that Elder Jason is rea*s*sessing the claimants, but I’m not looking forward to it. I wasn’t kidding when I told Jara it’s a grueling process. Last time, if left me with a blazing headache for days. However, the a*s*sessments can occur up to six months before the claiming, so it’s possible there are more wolves that are going feral. It’s the right call, even if it’s a hard one.

At lunch, Elder Jason informs us that those in Beta Hana’s lottery that are willing to begin their rea*s*sessment today can step forward. Elijah and Seth are the first to stand and move to the front. Several others join them.

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I look across the dining hall and see Alpha Antonio rubbing his head. He’s already been through rea*s*sessment. I’m not surprised, he has his eye on Annabel, just as Seth has his on Hana and I have mine on Jara.

Over the course of the day, the wolves from Annabel’s claiming make it through. Most look like they’ve been put through the ringer. 1 can’t imagine their social gathering tonight will be very exciting. They are all hurting.

After his rea*s*sessment, Elijah goes to our room and lays down before his social gathering with Hana. Less than 20 of her claimants will be a*s*sessed today, so they will all be in her social gathering, if they can manage to attend.

Word spreads quickly that two more wolves were disqualified because they couldn’t pass rea*s*sessment today, both were ranked members. One was from Annabel’s lottery, and one was from Hana’s. Tomorrow, there will be another drawing for both of their lotteries and that’s just what has happened today. I’m sure there will be more tomorrow.

While Annabel and Hana have their social gathering at the main house, Jara’s is back at the female’s housing. There is a much smaller number of guards here this evening and the feeling, with only six is us, is much more intimate, even though Jara has set up food and drink along with music again.

This evening, we take advantage of our time and begin discussing ourselves, our packs and asking Jara questions about herself. During the evening, Annabel returns. She spends a few minutes speaking with us, checking in with Jara, before retiring to her room.

us. “So, the a*s*sessment process is really terrible for all of you?” She

few in my social gathering tried hard to pretend all was well, but I could tell, especially from those that were here last night, that they were struggling. How long does

of days.” Beta

rea*s*sessment today will

“Some of us take longer

He can help relieve some of their pain.” I tell them. “You’ll  see tomorrow, many omegas will

me a lot when I was a*s*sessed earlier this year. He was great, always willing

like Typhon? I can’t imagine him giving his time to his omegas and warriors so they can heal?”

intense pain. Also, Alphas who are not true Alphas, those not born from Alpha blood, will not have as much of an impact on their pack as those of us that are true Alphas. If they have a true Beta, they can also help, but a true Alpha is the best medicine for a hurting pack member. That, or a Luna.” I say. I can see her

not only strengthens the pack by being the glue that holds us together, but their kind and gentle ways soothe

look at me. “So, I could help my pack? I’m

a true Alpha

are five true Alphas

doesn’t say more. I make a note to

Jara tells us she needs to go to sleep. She walks us all out again.

but as I turn to walk away she calls to me. “Mason, did you mean what you said about a Luna being able to help

I never lie, especially when it comes to

down for a moment, then back up at me. “So, if I were to go around and see those who were in a*s*sessment today

And for some reason, you being a female seems to surpass pack lines. So, I’d a*s*sume that you could help

worst that can happen? Nothing, and then they are no better off than they are

worth a try. I bet Hana would help too. She’s a true