The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 41

Mason

I wasn’t happy that Elder Jason asked Jara to run the Alpha ceremony. It was obvious to anyone paying attention that she was exhausted and had pushed herself beyond her limits. But in true Alpha fashion, she would keep pushing herself until she fell over.

I made sure I was there to catch her when she did. I had spoken to Elder Jason during the ceremony and while I understood that he wanted Jara to give her stamp of approval of Alpha Luke, it still didn’t change that she shouldn’t have been pushed so far.

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I was thankful he agreed to let me take her home. Even if he hadn’t, I would have anyway, but it was easier to get through the crowd of people still milling around with his approval.

Jara was asleep before I took my first step away from the stage. I can’t help but feel smug that she trusts me enough to ensure her safety. There are very few of us that she would feel comfortable enough to fall asleep in their arms, but I’m one of them.

Seth comes jogging up to me. “Is she alright?” He asks, moving her hair from her face to see her better.

“Yes, she’s just dead on her feet. I’m taking her back to her room.”

He nods. “I just got back from taking Hana.

She insisted on being here for the funeral, but when she started swaying, 1 knew she couldn’t take anymore.”

As we’re talking, I feel another presence come up behind me. “Alpha Mason, you overstep. You are not allowed to manhandle Alpha Jara this way.”

Typhon.

like it, take it up with Elder Jason.” I watch his eyes go wide before turning and beginning

moved her hair out of her face, so now 1 can see the dark circles under her eyes, the creases by her lips and between her eyebrows that weren’t there this

while I pull her sheet back and lay her down. Her room is filled with her scent of sweet cream and nutmeg. My mouth begins to

room, taking a couple

today, so my wolf is more on edge than normal and Alpha Jara’s scent is very strong in this room. Give me a moment. I

no intention of being disqualified because I couldn’t control my wolf. I just need a moment.” He

hear her soft voice behind

shoulder. “Come sit beside me.” She says, scooting over to make

Her guard

to mark me here. He wants to

and sit beside her on the bed. I brush her hair away from her face. “I’m sorry, I didn’t

canines, slicing it. I take her hand quickly and lick the wound, closing and healing

good to you?” She

and all I want to do right now is sink my teeth

Mason. I wish things were different.” Her eyes

Typhon and your sister are perfect examples of that. So is Layan.” The

do, I reach down, kissing her forehead. “Let me

all day and there are too many werewolf scents on them.

your clothes are, and I’ll get them

me for a long moment. “Could I

spreads across my face.

nods, her eyes showing her shyness,

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