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.

also comes in to join us. “So, the a*s*sessment process is really terrible for all of you?”

but I could tell, especially from those that were here

couple of days.” Beta Luke

tomorrow, those who submitted to rea*s*sessment today will

comments. “Some of us take longer than

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

was a*s*sessed earlier this year. He was great, always willing

at me. “What about Alphas like Typhon? I can’t imagine him giving his time to his

an impact on their pack as those of us that are true Alphas. If

together, but their kind and gentle ways soothe the aches and pains of battle and things

turns to look at me. “So, I could help my pack? I’m a true

a true

are five true Alphas in this year’s

say more. I make a note to

spends a little more time with us before heading to her room. It’s early morning again before Jara tells us she needs to go to sleep. She walks us all out again. The warriors all kiss her cheek and begin heading back to the main house. Beta Luke

as I did last night, but as I turn to walk away she calls to me. “Mason, did you mean

especially when it

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

heal. And for some reason, you being a female seems to surpass pack lines. So, I’d

Jara. What’s the worst that can happen? Nothing, and then they are no better off than they are

worth a try. I bet Hana would