The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming By Cooper Chapter 46

The Claiming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 46

Jara

Sparring with Mason is fun. He’s good. Really good, and he is helping me to become a better fighter, something I will need in the claiming territory if I’m to walk out unclaimed.

When I finish sparring with Alpha Luke, Elder Jason indicates that sparring is done for the day. I’m dripping in sweat. Having Mason and Luke back-to-back gave me quite a workout. Luke extends his hand to shake. When I clasp it, 1 ask him if stay back with me for a moment.

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He agrees and the others begin heading inside to shower and get lunch. I see Mason turn and look at me before heading inside. Something in my stomach clenches at the look on his face. It’s not hurt exactly, but I’ve never given anyone special attention except him until now.

When the group is far enough away, I gesture to the stage. “Will you speak with me?”

“It would be my honor, Alpha Jara.” “Please, call me Jara.”

“Then you must call me Luke.”

I give him a smile as we lean against the stage. “I wanted to know how you are doing, taking over as Alpha.” I tell him.

His back is to the stage, and he pulls one leg up, propping his foot against it as well, his demeanor relaxed. He looks out over the training field before answering. “It’s not as easy as I thought it would be.” He says looking at me before looking down.

“I thought shifting from Beta to Alpha would be a fairly easy transition. Don’t get me wrong, I know that I have huge shoes to fill replacing Alpha Cameron, but…”

“But?” I question gently, putting my hand on his arm.

and there is no one

I am. I just didn’t truly understand the pressures of

you want my opinion?” I

I can almost see

the best decision for them, then, even when you make the wrong decision, your pack will follow you. They will trust you because that even if you make a mistake, and you will,

it

some of the decisions he’s had to make. “And in some ways, it’s the hardest thing you’ 11 ever do.” I say, thinking

Alphas. Alpha Mason thought you’d both like to take your lunch out here. He made sure that I

does he?” Luke says, taking the

his entire life.” I say, setting the tray on the stage, my stomach growling as soon as I

Jara. And I understand why. He’s a good Alpha, a strong Alpha. He’d be a

hand in his. “But I would be a good mate to you, too. I would treat you well, make you my Luna, listen to you, let you stand

you if I didn’t still have you at the top of my list of claimants, Luke. And, as you know,

would be if he claimed me. Being his Luna wouldn’t be a bad thing. But, in the back of my mind, I can’ t help but compare him to Mason. Luke

need to head back to my housing to get showered before the afternoon social

your housing, Jara?” Luke asks, as we come

that.” I tell him, and I

name, as we turn to begin walking

demand equal time to the other

step forward, Luke right beside me. “Alpha Typhon, I have no intention of giving you even a moment of my time. I thought I’d been very clear

before I claim you, Jara.”

“If you try to claim me, I will leave your shredded, battered, bleeding body on the claiming field. Don’t come near

overheard and begin moving in our direction. I

know this. If any of

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