The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 7

Jara

The second day of a*s*sessment is as grueling as the first. I take it slowly, making sure that I don’t overextend myself. I take hourly breaks and when I feel my babies start to slow their movements, as if my healing our pack is draining them too, I stop and go lay down to rest. Yesterday I slept nearly four hours before Mason woke me for dinner. Today is the same.

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Layan had stayed one night with Elijah and had gone home the next morning. She knew her pack needed her and I’m thankful I can help in my pack as well. From everything we’ve heard from all of the packs, this year’s a*s*sessments are far worse than previous ones.

When I ask Mason about it, he decides we should call Councilman Jason and ask him.

We’re in his office, and I’m on his lap, as always, these days. I lean back against him, and he begins rubbing circles on my stomach, soothing me and our little ones.

“Councilman Jason.” He answers on the third ring.

“Councilman. This is Alpha Mason.”

“Mason, how are you? How are a*s*sessments going? I haven’t heard of any males failing.”

“No, none of my pack members have failed a*s*sessment so far. We have one more day of a*s*sessments to go.”

“I didn’t just mean your pack, Alpha. None of the packs have a single male that has failed a*s*sessment.”

Mason and I look at each other. “So, the council was right?” I ask.

“It would appear so.”

“And we think this is because the she-wolves are providing this vaccination effect in the packs?” Mason asks.

“That’s my take on it.” Jason says. Mason and I sit in silence for a moment.

“So, what can I do for you Alpha, Luna?” He asks.

“We wanted to know why this year’s a*s*sessments seem much more intense than the usual a*s*sessments.” Mason asks him.

I think it should have always been like this. I fought for stronger a*s*sessments, especially since they were done months in advance of the claiming, but I was overruled. When I spoke to the council this year, and told them my reasons, they agreed.

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like what happened to her, ever happens again. But we also know that any human that doesn’t have absolute control over their wolf may kill in the territory. We’re putting

say our goodbyes and thank Jason before we

I don’t immediately move

me, kissing the

having you rub the sides of my stomach.” My head is leaning back against him, my eyes

as long as you like.” He says, I nod, not

feel Mason begin purring and the sound of it, the feel of it against my body, lulls me to sleep. I wake, feeling Mason carrying

can walk.” I

time kissing the top

in tomorrow. Elijah should be back to full strength and Brynn and Luke are helping.

one of the omegas laps, leaning against him. At first, I thought Brynn would get upset. But she watched the omega wrap his arms around Melinda, before sighing and leaning his head

those a*s*sessed on her own, but her presence had helped them to heal faster, especially the omegas

their lap, holding her tightly. We found out later that some a*s*sessments included

I let Mason tuck me into bed and I fall asleep curled

slowly get up, feeling a cramping in my side. I shower, rubbing my stomach, trying to soothe my babies and my overstretched body. Even with advanced healing, having twins

getting dressed, I head down to where our pack members are going after their a*s*sessments. I

Mason’s voice drifts into my mind. Always so attentive, but definitely more so since I’ve been pregnant

I’m making my way to

you problems today,

are stronger than normal. “I’m going to go sit outside for a bit and see how I feel after that.” I tell

of our pack members, but the

heat work its magic. But after several minutes, I’m uncomfortable, not finding a spot that works for me. My stomach cramps seem to be getting worse, not better and the sun seems too

putting my hands on the armrests of the chair and hauling my body up to stand. As I

stop, looking down. Oh

Mason in my head, he’s still distracted, but multi-tasking his focus

I feel him laser

“What happened?”

“I think it’s time.”

“Time for

our little ones. I’m

the moans of those in the

hear Mason say “Alpha, what’s going