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.

I’m his friend. We’ve been through some terrible

only be thankful that Layan isn’t an Alpha or Beta. Her clajm.will.be limited. Even McKenna and Katerina’s claims will

catches the person before them. And I’m aware that with McKenna being a Gamma and Katerina, while cla*s*sified as a warrior, is actually of Alpha blood, most of the claimants will want one of them. Layan is a true omega. Not only that, while no one. says it, everyone knows

downstairs. “Hey Elijah, are you

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 separately. Do you need anything from me before

charge of the pack while

arms out. I scoop her up and hug her

have to reconsider.” I say, tickling her until she screams loudly.

again. “Hey, Jace.” I say, nodding my head for him to join me. I hand Melinda to Luke and step aside,

Jara

says, looking at

the Gamma, it is your job to help protect the pack. Can I count on you, Jace?”

nods, the hint of a smile on his lips. “Yes,

an eye on your sister. She’s trouble

no idea, Beta.” He says

in, Jace.” I say and pull him into a

to stand and Jace grabs

say, messing up his hair as I stand. Luke puts

words of wisdom?”

down the packhouse.” I tell him, smacking him