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.

it won’t 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

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

someone in their claim 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 what happened to her. I was shocked to hear that all of the Alphas wanted to

head downstairs. “Hey Elijah, are you driving with

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 separately. Do you need anything from me before I

in charge of

Melinda comes running up, arms out.

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

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

Luna Jara and I

He says, looking

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 think that having a

the hint of a smile on his lips.

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

Beta.” He says and I have to

Jace.” I say and pull

Jace grabs my arm. “Good luck,

say, messing up his hair as I stand.

of

the packhouse.” I tell him, smacking him on the arm