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 and letting him

we’ll be home in a week at the latest.”

new pack member in

was Davis, and he caught McKenna, so have high

of food,

vu only the roles are reversed.”

on the territory. “Do you know what she’s doing in there?” I ask

a lot of crashing and what sounds like branches breaking. She’s not big enough to cause those branches

dinner is served, I bring him dinner as well, sitting next to him. The crashing

Mason.” Elijah says, still not looking at

rarely calls me Mason. When he does, I know that whatever

at me. “I decided before I left

raise an eyebrow

not knowing that she’s with someone else. I can’t. I don’t know why but the thought of her being with anyone else… I

feel angry at the thought of losing my Beta. But Elijah is more than that. He’s my

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

understand.”

want to understand,

his plan, his reasons behind what he plans to do. In the end, I can’t argue with him. His rationale is sound, his reasons are pure of heart. But

a huge risk, Elijah.” I

way. And it’s why I’m telling you now that I won’t return if I can’t

time in a long time. I don’t

when we both catch the scent of a fire. Not the fire from the cave, that would be a hint of smoke on the night breeze. This is