The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 17

Jara

I was so happy when everyone at Layan’s claiming tried to calm her. What a difference from last year. Hana and I couldn’t have been less enthusiastic, but both McKenna and Katerina seem happy, excited even. Layan proved once again how much inner strength she has by getting on that stage and choosing her first two candidates. I don’t think anyone was surprised by her choices.

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Elijah caught up to us as we left and walked with us, well, mostly Layan back to our housing. Unlike last year, anyone is welcome in the house. However, everyone is also aware that there are three Alphas and Lunas staying here with their new pups, so no one is stupid enough to try to force their way inside.

I go up to our room, finding my mother who has just put the twins down for a nap. I’m so lucky and thankful to have her here.

She puts her finger to her lips, telling us to be quiet. Mason and I walk over to the cribs, stroking our babies’ cheeks and hair before leaving them to sleep.

When we step out of the room, my mom turns to us. “I heard from Seth. He and Hana will be coming later this week. Hana is dying to get here to support Layan.” “Of course she is.” I say, knowing I’d be the same.

“Let’s go grab some lunch while it’s quiet.” Mason says.

hear Layan’s name. Being the protective woman that I

He wants Layan. I think it’s

at least put his name into our claimings? I mean, he’s a Beta.” McKenna

difference does that

saying, when I was in my previous pack, ranked members

also wanted to enslave you and your mother, force you into a mate bond and were willing to use both of you as breeders. Your mother left when she started hearing that your father and Alpha were planning to share her with the other ranked members in the pack. Is that the life you want for yourself? To be shared, even if it’s against

mean then?” I

to gain sympathy. She had the attention of every male in the claiming today. That doesn’t seem like something someone would do if they are as shy as she claims to be.” She says. I’m pretty

know what happened to her last

that was going feral while he was in his wolf form. I get that it may be a bit traumatic, but really, it’s not like she was

Luckily, Katerina steps in.

looks between me and Katerina.

not here. I know

fine. But I will say this. Elijah

going back inside as Katerina pulls McKenna away, closer to the forest. I

up, my little

“McKenna.”

confusion. “What about

happened to Layan. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but I think it

she didn’t know, then you can’t put the blame solely on her.” It’s not much longer before Katerina