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.

if I’m 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. This time, however, it’s all me. He has his mate, his

single male. I can only be thankful that Layan isn’t an Alpha or Beta. Her clajm.will.be

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

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

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

and Brynn are in charge of the pack while

arms out. I scoop her

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 running from another room

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

Mason, Luna Jara and I are

He says, looking at

protect the pack. Can I count on you, Jace?” I ask him. I knows he’s struggling, but I also think that having a purpose will

nods, the hint of a smile on his lips.

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

idea, Beta.” He says and I have

in, Jace.” I say and pull him

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

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

of wisdom?”

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