The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 37

Jara

Layan’s claiming has been extremely quiet. It’s making me nervous. The only sounds are at night when we hear Elijah calling out to her.

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“She’ll be fine, love.” Mason says for the hundredth time. We’re sitting outside on the deck at the housing where we listened to Hana’s claiming last year.

We’ve just heard Elijah’s howl for tonight, so we know that Layan isn’t yet claimed. “Why aren’t we hearing any other howls. I would have thought we’d have heard something by now, other than Elijah saying goodnight every night.”

Mason stands, taking my hand and pulling me to my feet. “Time for bed. We’ll head back over the main packhouse in the morning and see what happens.” After tossing and turning for what feels like hours, Mason finally pulls me onto his chest and begins purring. The sound instantly relaxes me, settling me. I feel him kissing the top of my head, as I drift off to sleep.

The next day, we take our time getting ready. Other than Mason checking on the pack, we don’t really have anything to do here.

McKenna and Davis emerged yesterday, Davis sporting a mating mark. McKenna seems much calmer now. I think the two of them will be good together. He will help her to grow as a person and as a Luna, and she will bring him and their pack happiness and a level of playfulness that most packs don’t have.

I’m in the packhouse helping to prep for tonight’s dinner when I hear a commotion. “He caught her. He did it.” I hear someone say as they rush past the kitchen.

Who caught her?

I quickly wash my hands and go racing out the back of the packhouse. There is Elijah, carrying an unconscious Layan in his arms. The others in her claim walking with him, escorting them out of the territory.

I smile as I walk up to him. “You caught her?” I frown before he answers. “Is that what I think it is on your neck, Beta?” I ask him.

me a

up to stand beside me. I look, between the two of

the wolves. Or specifically, one

that, when

it right here, right now, Luna. But suffice it to say, I told Layan she had to choose me first, that I wouldn’t hunt her in that territory.” He looks down at her, a tender smile

did. She chose me.”

our warriors who was in the claiming comes up and slaps a hand on Elijah’s shoulder. “One of the most incredible

gunmen says, coming over to congratulate Elijah. They all come up and congratulate him as

I bark at him to get his

But, if you decide

“See you later everyone.” He says, carrying Layan off to

with a smile on his

I turn on him, pointing my finger at him,

grabs my fingers, pulling me to him. “I’d have never let him leave. But I knew I didn’t have to worry about it. Even if he got

a breath of irritation. “You could have

were already struggling to sleep. Why

a really good mate, you know that?” “I try. I try to keep my mate happy in all ways.” He gives me a devious grin

annual claiming?” I hear McKenna ask,

grin to Davis. “You know, I wonder if you could really catch me

mate again. I feel Mason chuckling against me. Alphas LOVE to hunt their

one.” Davis says, his

turning and racing off,

you going to chase her?” Mignon says, coming

Mignon looks around frowning. “What

and wraps his arms around her. “He’s giving

She asks,

feel like she’s got a chance before I catch her.” He turns his head, listening. “And there’s