The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 25

Jara

When the meeting with Dr. Braxton ends, I walk over to speak to Brynn. This is the first time she’s sat in and listened to Dr. Braxton’s reports since the first one. It’s a lot to take in, especially when her daughter is part of it.

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“How are you doing?” I ask her.

“Would you think less of me if I told you I’m overwhelmed?” She asks. “I’d think less of you if you weren’t. I think we all are. That was a lot all at once.”

“So, why do you think Melinda has higher than normal antibodies in her system?” She asks me.

“I don’t know Brynn, we can ask Dr. Braxton, but it’s been clear from the beginning that Melinda is pretty special.” I tell her.

She nods and we approach Dr. Braxton as he’s putting his things away.

“Excuse me, Dr. Braxton?” I say, as we walk up.

“Oh yes, Luna Jara. Hello, Gamma Brynn.”

“Doctor, we were wondering if we could ask a question about Melinda.” I say.

He gestures for us to sit, and we do, turning our chairs to face him.

want to know why your daughter, a true Beta, is showing the same high levels of antibodies as the

“Well, actually, yes.”

it’s because she was born at a time when the antibodies in your blood stream had strengthened enough to be passed to her, it could be that she is just the first to show the signs that all children will show going forward, or it could just be that your daughter is who she is.” Dr.

is.” Brynn

insightful.” He says,

you mean?”

she’s not yet four, is that

Brynn

a*s*sessments this year were brutal from what I understand. Having her close, might have helped them feel better because she

not sure I’m following you,

to push the males, forcing them into feral-fever or a claiming haze based on the nature of the virtual reality that they are put into. Even though everyone passed, it doesn’t

that she

or your mate don’t have Alpha blood in your

shrugs. “It’s possible I guess, but it’s nothing recent, that’s

would be possible, I mean look at Jared, Jonas’s brother. He’s a Beta, but he’s Alpha blood, he’s just a second

It wouldn’t surprise me if

“Thank you, doctor.”

begins packing his things again. “Doctor, will you be continuing your research?” I

Luna. I think for us, as researchers, to truly understand what is going on, I’ll need to continue

be seeing you around, doc.” I say

members have been sent home, it’s a lot of work for the two of them. When I get back to our housing, I see Jaxon sleeping in a

to your room so she wouldn’t wake the others. Annabel had just gotten Valentina to sleep.” Hana says, from

me when his eyes open, bouncing him gently until he settles back into sleep. I walk upstairs and listen at the door. Not hearing anything I

to the soft thumping of Mason’s heart. He has his hands on her, holding her to him as they both get some much needed sleep. I smile before quietly backing, out of the room, leaving them

take Jaxon outside, not wanting to wake him, but also wanting to take advantage of this quiet moment. I move to the spot where Mason and I once sat listening to the sounds coming from

quieter this time, we’ve barely heard any howls or barks. Dad said the gunmen were put into place inside the territory last night, but