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?”

you went into the territory, and I don’t

against his chest. It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with

I feel so light-headed?” I feel

of food, and that, combined with my venom in your system

up

Alphas?” He asks

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

him. The look on his face is all Alpha arrogance. “I

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

lift my hand to the spot. It’s a bit tender, but

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

that you

tilting my chin

so scared. I even passed out in the territory. I was out almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick in my eyes. “That’s not

“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

know that she was safe. But even before 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 a good heart, you have the ability to learn from your mistakes and you want to be a better person. To me, that makes you

at him. He really is a special

again. “So what happens

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 long without food. You’ll feel better after eating and then my venom won’t

and smile. I like this. “Where

bringing food to our door every day since I carried you out of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not

“Okay.”

touches his

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

you in my shirt, hoping

collar and sniff. That’s where the incredible scent

see that Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What do I

scents.” A huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.” He turns, heading to the door. “You smell like rose water

the door and pulls

I take the opportunity to watch his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His

because I love the