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.

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

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

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

grab my bag and head downstairs. “Hey Elijah, are you

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

are in charge of the pack while

running up, arms out. I scoop her up

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

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

know that Alpha Mason, Luna Jara and I are

Beta.” He says, looking

your job to help protect the pack. Can I count on you, Jace?” I ask him. I knows he’s struggling, but I also

nods, the hint of a smile on

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

He says and I

Jace.” I say and pull him into a

and Jace grabs my arm. “Good

as I stand. Luke puts Melinda down and the two of them

words of wisdom?” Luke asks

tell him, smacking him on the arm before turning and