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.

Mason’s Beta. I’m his friend. We’ve been through some terrible times together. This time, however,

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.

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 Alphas wanted to enter her claim. It

bag and head downstairs. “Hey Elijah, are you driving with Mason and Jara?” Luke asks

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 separately. Do you need anything

are in charge of the pack while we’re

Melinda comes running up, arms out. I

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

She’s just being Melinda.” He nods and turns to leave again. “Hey, Jace.” I say, nodding my head for

that Alpha Mason, Luna Jara

He says, looking

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 think that having a purpose will

a smile on his

She’s trouble waiting

have no idea, Beta.” He says and I

Jace.” I say and pull him

to stand and Jace grabs

hair as I stand. Luke puts Melinda down and the two

words of wisdom?”

packhouse.” I tell him, smacking him on the arm before turning and