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?”

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

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

feel so light-headed?” I feel

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

up to his. “Your

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

he says it, I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was

is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran

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

the spot. It’s a bit tender, but

my mate

surprised that you still wanted

asks, tilting my chin up

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

“McKenna, look at me.”

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. At

has spent the last year carefully watching every 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 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.

He really

me again. “So what happens

fed. You’ve gone far too

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

since I carried you out of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not long

“Okay.”

and lightly touches his lips

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

you in my shirt, hoping

lift the collar and sniff. That’s where the incredible

that Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What

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

he opens the door

incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running

roses all over my pack lands because I love the scent of roses. I put rose petals in water