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.

being honest with myself, I know 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.

be thankful that Layan isn’t an Alpha

want one of them. Layan is a true omega. Not only that, while no one. says it, everyone knows what happened to her. I

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

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

in charge of the pack while we’re

arms out.

to reconsider.” I say, tickling

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

that Alpha Mason, Luna Jara and I are all

says, looking

I count on you, Jace?” I

the hint of a

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

He

Jace.” I say and pull

grabs

I stand. Luke puts Melinda down and the two

of wisdom?”

burn down the packhouse.” I tell him, smacking him on the