The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 10

Elijah

Today is the day. I’m heading back to The Claiming. This year, I need to make sure that I catch my mate. I know, without a doubt that my biggest competition will be Alpha Davis. He’s shown that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to be a good mate to Layan. I’m not sure he loves her like I do, but he would do right by her.

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And she’d be a Luna. I should want that for her, but I don’t. Selfishly, I want her with me, by my side.

I want to see our children with her blond hair and my curls, a mix of her hazel eyes and my pale green eyes, her sweet, gentle nature and my strength. I know it’s a

big dream, one that may never come true, but I see it in my dreams, and I want those dreams to become my reality.

I pack my bag, knowing that if I don’t catch Layan, that I can’t continue on. There will be no one else for me but her. I haven’t said anything to Mason or Jara. I’m not sure how they would respond, but if Alpha Davis or anyone else claims Layan, I won’t be coming home.

I’m glad to know that Gamma Luke is a Beta by blood. Mason could easily replace me with him.

friend. We’ve been through some terrible times together. This time, however, it’s all

has become closer to 400 with the a*s*sessments being passed by every single male. I can only be thankful that Layan isn’t an Alpha or Beta. Her clajm.will.be limited. Even McKenna

most of the claimants will want one of them. Layan is a true omega. Not only that, while no one. says it, everyone knows what happened to her. I was shocked to hear that all of the

“Hey Elijah, are

“First of all, spending hours in a car with two babies sounds like a prison sentence. Second, if I claim Layan, I’m not driving back with them and her in the same car. So, no. I’m driving

and Brynn are in charge of the pack while we’re

comes running up, arms out. I scoop her up and hug

be in a car for hours with this little miss, I’d have to reconsider.” I say,

head for him to join me. I hand Melinda to Luke and step aside, squatting down

Alpha Mason, Luna Jara

Beta.” He says, looking at

pack. Can I count on you, Jace?” I ask him. I

nods, the hint of a smile on his

And keep an eye on your sister. She’s trouble

Beta.” He

in, Jace.” I say and pull him into a

grabs my arm.

say, messing up his hair as I stand. Luke puts Melinda down and the two of

words of wisdom?” Luke asks

down the packhouse.” I tell him, smacking him