The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 36

McKenna

I wake disoriented. There’s a scent of eucalyptus surrounding me, relaxing my mind and body. I’m warm and tucked against something strong, something masculine.

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I jerk, yanking myself out of his arms and turning to him. His eyes are open, watching me warily.

“McKenna?”

“Alpha Davis?”

He leans up onto his elbow, watching me closely. His dirty blond hair is mussed. The sheet falls to his hips, showing off his strong muscular body. He is the s*e*xiest man I’ve ever seen.

He narrows his eyes, watching me. “What do you remember?”

“Ummm…” I turn, not recognizing the room I’m in, but goddess does it smell good in here.

I frown. “I was in the claiming territory.”

“Yes. What else?”

“Ummm, well, I was scared. I was alone, and then everyone began howling, keeping me company.”

“Keep going.”

I shake my head, trying to clear it and think more clearly. As soon as I do, I get dizzy. I lean forward, ready to catch myself on the bed, but I’m instantly in Alpha Davis’s arms. He scoops me up and sits me sideways on his lap.

“You haven’t eaten in days. You’re probably going to be dizzy until you eat.”

I frown again. “How long have I been out?”

didn’t eat on the day you went into

sitting in his lap and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t think it would feel so

so light-headed?” I feel so

my head, near my temple. “You’re seriously depleted of food, and that, combined with my

head snaps up to

you remember being chased by the other Alphas?” He asks me, smoothing my

I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and I knew I was going to get

his face is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran right

did. And I didn’t waste any time sinking my canines into your

It’s a bit tender, but it

my mate now?” “I am and

surprised that you

tilting my chin up to look

almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick in my eyes. “That’s not how

“McKenna, look at me.”

only love and acceptance in his eyes. “I love that you have this happy, fun-loving spirit about you. You are like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been in many claimings and I’ve never seen anyone who enjoyed the process as much as you did.

that, we were all so worried about going feral, that the mood was just dismal in our pack. It will be a relief for me and for them to have someone around that is free-spirited and happy. You will fill our pack with laughter and joy and I can’t wait. What you don’t know about being a Luna, you can learn. You have

smile at him. He really

again. “So

Then, we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far too long without food. You’ll feel better after eating and then my

at him and smile. I like this. “Where can we

leave some not long ago. It’s probably cold by now, but

“Okay.”

touches his lips to mine.

couch. He carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look down and see that all I’m wearing is a

my shirt, hoping

and sniff. That’s where the incredible scent

look up and see that Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What do I smell like

huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.”

water?” I ask as he opens the door and pulls the cart

the opportunity to watch his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid

my pack lands because I love the scent of