The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 39

Mason

I feel sick as I watch the Alpha wolf shift to his human form. Alpha Cameron. Beta Luke knew it wasn’t likely that he’d make it through rea*s*sessment, and he was right.

I see him from the comer of my eye, standing in the hallway. His face is a mask of the pain he’s feeling at the loss of his Alpha. He throws his head back and howls his pain. The rest of the pack answering him as they feel the tether to their Alpha snap.

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“Beta Luke, is there an heir for the Alpha position in your pack?” Elder Jason asks him.

He shakes his head. “No, just me.”

Elder Jason nods. “We’ll need to perform an Alpha ceremony today. Your pack needs an Alpha.”

Jara looks up at Beta Luke. “We can have a burial ceremony this evening for Alpha Cameron, allowing your pack to grieve.”

I see Elder Jason look at Jara. He hadn’t planned to have an official funeral, but I agree with Jara. It’s the right thing to do. His pack needs to grieve him and then they need to submit to their new Alpha, even if this postpones Annabel’s claim by another day.

eyes and the group of men in the room settle, all of us more somber than before. Some of the omegas that were protecting Beta Hana have now vomited from moving too quickly. Jara goes to a*s*sist Hana in helping them

more of my pack to come in, grieving the loss of another good Alpha, Elder Jason comes to the door. “Alpha Mason, you volunteered

after any of  your pack mates that come in while you’re being rea*s*sessed.”

you hear me. Alpha Mason? I expect you to pass and return to

wrists. “Yes, Alpha Jara. I hear you. I will return to you as soon as I

to hers, kissing

taking her mouth, drawing strength from her before I hear

Mason.” Elder

until I get to the door. When I do, I turn, and follow Elder Jason

I remember. I’ve had to go through it every year since I stalled coming to the claimings. The a*s*sessors get into your head. They force different scenarios into your mind, pushing emotions at you, a*s*sessing your ability to control yourself and your wolf. As an Alpha, the push is harder than others. We’re put through simulations where we are forced to submit to another Alpha, to

but we have to control them, not letting them attack during the a*s*sessment. As I feel the desolation try to pull me under,

it’s hard to see. I’m light sensitive and although I’ve never vomited after an a*s*sessment, I feel nauseous.

moment I enter, she’s there. Her cool hands go to either side of my face and I can’t help the sigh of relief. It’s as if her hands are drawing the pain out of

Mason.” She leaves one hand on my forehead and takes my hand, guiding me

of my pack members here?” I ask, wanting to know if 1 need to

you left. Relax. If you feel better, you’ll be better able to help your pack.” She says

soothe the ache in my head. I’m not sure, but I think I drift off to sleep. When 1 wake, I hear quiet

can help two at once.” I hear