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.

been through some terrible times together. This time, however,

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 have to choose

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.

head downstairs. “Hey Elijah, are you driving with Mason and

sounds like a prison sentence. Second, if I claim Layan, I’m not driving back with them and her in the same car.

and Brynn are in charge of the pack

out. I scoop her up and hug

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

Jace. 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

Alpha Mason, Luna Jara and I are

He says, looking at

Can I count on you, Jace?” I ask him. I knows he’s struggling, but I

of a smile on his

your sister. She’s trouble

no idea, Beta.” He says and I

in, Jace.” I say and pull him into

to stand and Jace grabs my arm. “Good luck, Beta

his hair as I stand. Luke puts Melinda down

last words of

I tell him, smacking him on