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?”

that, you didn’t eat on the day you went

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

so light-headed?”

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

head snaps up to his. “Your

other Alphas?” He asks me,

I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and

is

you did. And I didn’t waste any time sinking

my hand to the spot. It’s a bit tender, but it doesn’t hurt, not

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

you

He asks, tilting my chin up to look at

the entire first day.” I shake my head,

“McKenna, look at me.”

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 and I’ve never

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

him. He really is a

takes me again.

you now. Then, we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far too long without

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

Jara has 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,

“Okay.”

and lightly touches his lips

on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look down and see that all I’m wearing is a large button-down

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

sniff. That’s

have gone dark. “What do I smell

across his face. “Good.” He

as he opens the door and pulls the cart of

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

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