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.

take it up with Elder Jason.” I

in my arms. I take full advantage of the time I’m carrying her to look over her features. Seth generously moved her hair out of her face, so now 1 can see the dark circles under her eyes, the creases by her lips and

her sheet back and lay her down. Her room is filled with her scent of sweet cream and nutmeg. My mouth

enters the room, taking a couple of steps toward me, his hand

than normal and Alpha Jara’s scent is very strong in this room. Give me a moment. I want to finish making sure she’s as comfortable as I can make her before

couldn’t control my wolf. I just need a moment.” He nods but doesn’t

hear her soft

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

Her guard

Luke. He won’t try to mark me here. He

and sit beside her on the bed. I brush her hair away from

lifts her hand, sliding her thumb over one of my canines, slicing it. I take her hand quickly and lick the wound, closing and

that good to you?”

canines are out, Jara. Your scent to me is mouthwatering and all I want to do right now is sink my

I wish things were different.” Her eyes are filled with

push for that change. Things can’t continue as they are. They aren’t working. Typhon and your sister are perfect examples of that. So is Layan.” The conversation is helping to subdue my

“Let me take your shoes off. You should really get

of these clothes. I’ve been in them all day and there are too many werewolf scents on them. It’s overwhelming

your clothes are, and I’ll get them for

for a long moment. “Could I

can’t help the huge smile that spreads across my face. “You want to

eyes showing her shyness, her sweet blush

for her. 1 watch as