The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 14

Mason

The twins are uncomfortable in this new environment. They are more fussy than normal, but they settle as long of Jara or I am holding them. When we got back to our room last night, Nina said they had slept most of the time we were at dinner and dancing. Which meant, they were up most of the night with us.

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I’m exhausted, but today is a big day. They will announce the order in which the females will enter the claiming and they will allow them to identify if they have any claimants that they have already decided that they want in their claiming However, we have a council meeting this morning, before the claiming events start. This morning, Katerina agreed to watch over our twins while we join Councilman Phillip in the main packhouse. I have asked Elijah to join us and when we arrive, I see that Jonas has asked Jared to join us as well.

We are using a space in the dining room that has been sectioned off for this purpose. Since all of the councilmen and women are here at this year’s claiming, and Seth is still with Hana and their newest baby, we don’t need a video call, so I’m surprised when one is set up.

On the screen at the end of the table is Dr. Braxton. I’m guessing we’re about to discuss the next set of data from his research.

Once everyone has arrived and found a seat, Dr. Braxton begins.

original data from our current Lunas, Luna Nina as well as Isabella. That data had indicated that they had an immunity to the viruses that cause feral-fever and the claiming haze. It was also believed that this immunity served as a vaccination of sorts to the males in their packs when they were in contact with them, specifically bodily fluids of any

glasses. “It was also questioned as to whether this immunity or vaccination was consistent among the she-wolves. I believe it was you, Alpha Mason,

that’s correct.”

where the parents declined our request,

spit it out!” It’s Antonio who

The immunity and vaccination effect is different in each female. However, we were not able to specifically say that this is based on rank. While most of the ranked she-wolves did have a

his notes. “For instance, the Lunas Mignon and Annabel, both were omegas prior to becoming Lunas. Each of them has a very high level of immunity in their system, as does the omega Layan. But, in some of the other packs, omegas had a

again. “Even more interesting to me, as a researcher, is the pup Melinda. While both of her parents are of Beta blood and we would expect that her antibodies are high, hers were literally off the charts. Her antibodies are higher than any other she-wolf with the exception of Alpha Jara and

you say about my pups?” Jara says and I feel her go rigid beside me.

when babies are born. I did receive those a couple weeks ago and I can confirm that your children have a higher level of antibody than even you have, Luna. That

see that in our pups?”

up on his nose again. I’m beginning to think

saliva samples. While we’ve seen the vaccine effect in the saliva, the antibodies, are best seen in the

from their babies, but they also

looks at Annabel, who nods. “I’ll allow it.” He tells Dr. Braxton. “And you can collect whatever sample you need when this one

will allow it, too.” He says, when she agrees. “Excellent. I am getting samples from Alpha Seth’s and Luna Hana’s pup as well. It will be good to know if the next generation