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.

be that easy. I’m more than Mason’s Beta. I’m his friend. We’ve been through some terrible times together. This time, however, it’s all me. He has his mate, his twins, his life. It’s time for me to try

a*s*sessments being passed by every single male. I can only be thankful that Layan isn’t an Alpha or

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.

“Hey Elijah, are

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

in charge of the pack

out. I scoop her up and hug her

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

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

that Alpha Mason, Luna Jara and I are

says, looking at the

on you, Jace?” I ask him. I knows he’s struggling, but I also think that having a purpose

the hint of a

sister. She’s trouble waiting to happen.” He rolls his

no idea, Beta.” He says and I

it in, Jace.” I say and pull him into a

and Jace grabs my arm. “Good luck,

his hair as I stand. Luke puts

of wisdom?” Luke

him on