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?”

eat on the day you went into the territory,

in his lap and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t think it

I feel so

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

head snaps up

chased by the other Alphas?” He asks me, smoothing my hair out of my

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

face is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran right into you.”

didn’t waste any time sinking my

a bit tender, but it doesn’t hurt, not

I blush, looking down. “So, you’re my mate

that you

my chin up to look at

scared. I even passed out in the territory. I was out almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick

“McKenna, look at me.”

“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

move they’ve made and every word they’ve said around Layan. And I wouldn’t change that, she needed to 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

smile at him. He really is a

me again.

get you fed. You’ve gone far too long without

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

been bringing food to 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.”

leans over and lightly touches his lips to

a blanket around me. I look down and see that all I’m wearing is a large

put you in my shirt, hoping that it would help

That’s where the incredible scent is coming

see that Davis’s eyes have gone

favorite scents.” A huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.”

opens the door and pulls

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

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