The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 33

Mason

I can’t sleep without my mate beside me. I try, I honestly do, but it’s not working at all.

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I finally get up checking on the twins before heading into the hall to check on the

Lunas, passing Antonio on the way. He chuckles. “I passed Asher on my way down to check on them and he passed Seth.”

I guess we all had the same idea. And none of us could sleep.

Now, I stand back, watching the Lunas walk Layan to the edge of the territory. I continue to be impressed with Layan and her resilience. When she lifts her head  and enters the territory, I want to clap for her. She really is special. And I REALLY hope my Beta claims her.

I watch as, not unexpectedly, Elijah finds a spot on the gra*s*s outside the claiming territory. He won’t move until it’s time to enter the territory.

I walk up to Jara, kissing her cheek. “It’s my turn today, love.”

She turns and looks at Elijah and nods. “Take care of our Beta.” She says before heading back to the housing.

has returned to the pack got home safely

week at

pack member

competition was Davis, and he caught McKenna, so have

two plates of

the roles are

of food, chuckling, but his gaze remains fixed on the territory. “Do you know what she’s doing

big enough to cause those branches to

during the afternoon. And when dinner is served, I bring him dinner as well, sitting next to him. The

you something, Mason.” Elijah says, still not

he does, I know that whatever he

left the pack that if I

an eyebrow at him. “Excuse

I don’t know why but

is more than that. He’s my friend, the

my heart stutters in my chest. “How do you expect to claim her if you don’t hunt her Elijah? I mean, if she’s the key to getting you back to our pack, f*uc*k, I’ll catch her for you and let you

don’t understand.” He

I say quietly. I want to understand,

can’t argue with him. His rationale is sound, his

a huge risk,

but it’s the only way. And it’s why I’m telling

first time in a long time. I don’t want to lose Elijah, but I know

catch the scent of a fire. Not the fire from the cave, that would be a hint of smoke on