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?”

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

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

why I feel so light-headed?” I feel

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

head snaps up to his. “Your

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

as he says it, I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and I knew I was going to get

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

I didn’t waste any time sinking my canines into your

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

my mate now?” “I

that you still

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,

“McKenna, look at me.”

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 fresh air. I’ve been in many

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

at him. He really is a special

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

and smile. I like

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,

“Okay.”

over and lightly touches

He carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look

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

the collar and sniff. That’s

gone dark. “What

It’s one of my favorite scents.” A huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.” He turns,

opens the door and pulls

not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are

“Yes, I have roses all over my pack lands because I love