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?”

you went into

It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with

I feel so light-headed?”

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

snaps up

remember being chased by the other Alphas?” He

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

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

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

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

“So, you’re my mate now?”

surprised that you still wanted

asks, tilting my chin up to look at

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

“McKenna, look at me.”

that you have this happy, fun-loving spirit about you. You are like a breath of fresh

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

him. He really is a special

takes me again. “So what

just Davis to you 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

him and smile. I like

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, but it’s still food. And, if we need more, I can

“Okay.”

touches

He carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around

put you in my shirt, hoping that it would

and sniff. That’s where the

have gone dark. “What do I smell like

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

he opens the door and pulls the

opportunity to watch his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are

turns, catching me drooling over him. He smiles again. “Yes, I have roses all over my pack lands because