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.

with Elder Jason.” I watch his eyes go wide before turning and beginning to walk Jara back

features. Seth generously moved her hair out of her face, so now 1 can see the dark

her to her bedroom. He stands watching 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 water, and

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

is more on edge than normal and Alpha Jara’s scent is very strong in this room. Give

my wolf. I just need a moment.” He nods

her

beside

Jara…” Her

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bed. I brush her hair away from

one of my canines, slicing it.

really smell that good

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

we could choose each other Mason. I wish things were

are. They aren’t working. Typhon and your sister are perfect examples of that. So is Layan.” The conversation is helping to subdue my need for

I reach down, kissing her forehead. “Let me take your shoes off. You should really get some

out of these clothes. I’ve been in them all day and there are too many werewolf scents

clothes are, and I’ll get

at me for a long moment. “Could I

the huge smile that spreads across

nods, her eyes showing her shyness, her sweet blush just adding to

for her. 1