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.

some terrible times together.

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 and Katerina’s claims will be to 50. They will each have to choose their 50 claimants, just like Layan will

will want one of them. Layan is a true omega.

“Hey Elijah, are you driving

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.

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running up, arms out. I scoop her up

for hours with this little miss, I’d have to reconsider.” I say, tickling her until she screams loudly. Jace comes running from another room to make

She’s just being Melinda.” He nods and turns to leave again. “Hey, Jace.” I say, nodding my head for him to join me. I hand Melinda to Luke and step aside, squatting down so I can look

Luna Jara and I are

says, looking at

as the son of the Gamma, it is your job to help protect the pack. Can I count on you, Jace?” I ask him. I knows he’s struggling, but I also

of a smile on

an eye on your sister. She’s

no idea, Beta.” He says

in, Jace.” I say and pull

stand and Jace grabs my arm. “Good luck,

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

last words of wisdom?”

him, smacking him on the arm before turning and