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?”

on the day you went

and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t think it would feel so good, but I

why I feel so

kisses the side of my head, near my temple. “You’re seriously depleted of food, and

up

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

soon as he says it, I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me,

at him. The look on his face is

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

spot. It’s a

you’re my mate now?” “I am and you are my mate

that you

my chin

in the territory. I was out almost the entire first day.”

“McKenna, look at me.”

look up at him and see 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

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.

him. He really is

shyness takes me again.

first, you stop calling me Alpha. I’m just Davis to you now. Then, we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far too

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

heard her leave some not long

“Okay.”

over and lightly touches his lips to mine.

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

So, I put you in my shirt, hoping that it would help you feel comfortable when

and sniff. That’s where the incredible scent is

gone dark. “What do I smell

face. “Good.” He turns, heading to the door. “You smell

the

wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid muscle, even

over him. He smiles again. “Yes, I have roses all over my pack lands because I love the scent of roses.