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

and it helps

feel so light-headed?” I feel

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

up to

He asks me, smoothing my hair out

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

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

didn’t waste any time sinking my canines

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

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

you still

chin

so 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.”

are like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been in many claimings and I’ve never

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

He really

shyness takes me again. “So

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 strong in your

and smile. I like this.

leave some not long ago. It’s

“Okay.”

leans over and lightly touches his

a blanket around me. I look down

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

That’s where the incredible scent is coming

Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What do

breaks across his face. “Good.” He turns, heading to

water?” I ask as he opens the door and pulls the

take the opportunity to watch 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

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