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.

returned to the pack got home safely and letting him

week at the latest.” I tell

pack member in

Davis, and he caught McKenna, so

lunch is served, I get two plates of food, bringing them back out and sitting beside

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his gaze remains fixed on the territory. “Do you know what

breaking. She’s not big enough to cause those branches to fall if she’s standing

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

tell you something, Mason.” Elijah says, still not looking

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

eyebrow at him. “Excuse

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

Beta. But Elijah is more than

if you don’t hunt her Elijah? I mean, if she’s the key to getting you

don’t understand.” He

say quietly. I want to understand, but I won’t give up on him without

can’t argue with him. His rationale is sound, his reasons are pure of heart. But it doesn’t sit

a huge risk, Elijah.” I tell

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

hands over my face, frustrated for the first time in a long time. I don’t

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