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.

time on the phone with my Gamma Luke, making sure everyone who has returned to the pack got home safely

in a week at the latest.” I

new pack member in tow.” He

biggest competition was Davis, and he caught McKenna, so have high hopes.”

plates of

is like deja vu only the roles are reversed.”

on the territory. “Do you know what

breaking. She’s not big enough to cause those branches

I bring him dinner as well, sitting next to him. The crashing has stopped, and

Mason.” Elijah says, still not

me Mason. When he does, I know that whatever he says is personal not about the

does turn and look at me. “I decided before I left the pack that if I don’t claim Layan, I’m not

an eyebrow at him. “Excuse

don’t know why but the thought of her being with anyone else… I can’t be around it, I can’t see it. It would

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

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 claim

understand.” He

say quietly. I want to understand, but I

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

huge risk, Elijah.” I tell

I’m telling

long time. I don’t want to lose Elijah, but I know there is no changing

about to ask him more about his plan, 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