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?”

day you went into the territory, and I don’t think you ate in

and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t think it would

that why I feel so light-headed?” I feel so

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

head snaps up to his. “Your

He asks me, smoothing my hair out of

remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there

look on his face is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran right into

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

spot. It’s a bit tender, but

looking down. “So, you’re my mate now?” “I am and you

that you still wanted

asks, tilting my chin up to look at

was 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 how a

“McKenna, look at me.”

like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been in many claimings and I’ve never seen anyone who enjoyed the process as much

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

smile at him. He

me again.

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 seem so

him and smile. I like this. “Where

our door every day since I carried you out of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not long ago. It’s probably cold by now, but it’s still food. And, if we

“Okay.”

lightly touches

carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look down and see

you in my shirt, hoping that it would help you feel

sniff. That’s where the

up and see that Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What do I smell like to you?”

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

the door and pulls the

his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid muscle, even his calves have lines of

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