The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 40

Layan

After I eat, and I devoured everything Elijah put in front of me, I realize he’s right. While I’m in his clothes which are clean, I’m not anywhere close to being clean. I’d been hiding in rock structures and hiding spots in the ground for days when Elijah found me.

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I smile, watching as he gets the water going in the tub before moving to get some shampoo and body wash.

He found me, like I knew he would. And then, this man who I had already decided was going to be my mate, made sure that I claimed him first. I feel so lucky to have him as my mate.

He turns his head, flashing me a s*e*xy smile. “What’s on your mind, beautiful?”

“You.” I say, unabashedly.

“Mmmm, I like the sound of that. Anything in particular about me that has you feeling all warm inside.” I blush. It will take some time to remember that he can feel my emotions.

I step up to him as he stands from the tub. “You found me, you insisted that I choose you, claim you first.”

He tucks my hair behind my ear. “I will always find you. And it was important for you to have the control this time.”

I cup his face in my hand. “It’s the reason I chose you to be mate even before you found me. Because that’s the kind of man you are, the kind of man I can happily bind my life to.”

He leans in, kissing my lips softly. I can feel his desire for me, it’s intoxicating, overwhelming. I wrap my arms around his neck, holding him to me as we kiss. His arms wrap around me, engulfing me in his love and protection.

I sigh into our kiss. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to get enough of this.

He pulls back, looking at me. “Time for a bath. I can step out…”

“No, I want you to stay. I have to get used to being around you when I’m naked, right?”

“I just claimed you, Layan. We don’t have to rush into anything.”

“I want you to stay.”

let’s get you out of these

a bright shade of red. Other than when I shift,

steps back, keeping hold of my hands, holding them out, watching me at first, then taking his time to look over my body. I begin shifting uncomfortably at his gaze, but when it returns

“You’re beautiful, Layan.”

me last year. Elijah’s hand covers mine. “You have nothing to be ashamed of. This

and he gives me an approving

says, holding my hand and helping me into the

muscles that I hadn’t realized were sore. Elijah kneels beside the tub behind me. “Lean

my scalp, running his soapy fingers through my hair then

turn, looking at Elijah who is letting the soapy water out while he replaces it

how far I will feel comfortable

frowning. “I’m not sure that’ s a good

careful with me. I should have known I was moving too fast. I nod, ducking my head so

takes my chin and pulls my face so I’ m looking at him. “My body is very aroused being this close to you. I don’t want to scare you. That’s the only reason I’m

at him.

“I can feel your emotions. They are pinging all over the place. Tune into mine, mine are very singularly focused on

he’s asked and the moment I do, I feel

know I blush again. Wow. There’s no hiding his emotions,

I still

sighs, then nods. “If anything becomes too much at any time, you

sure my

undo his shorts, watching me as he does. I instantly see his erection and wow is he big. Really big. Yeah we’ll be putting that off for another day.

lips and my fingers twitch wanting to touch

smile on his face. “Those emotions were unexpected, but very much wanted.”

see

him. “Don’t let it scare

scoot in behind

sit me between his legs before pulling me back against him and grabbing a washcloth. Tingles ignite all over my back where his skin

look up at him. “Do

“I do.”

you think it’s

that we’re both marked.”

begins to slowly run the soapy washcloth over my body. His touch feels so good, my breathing increases, and something warm begins to form in my stomach.

up, turning around and crawling into Elijah’ s

“Layan?”

but I don’t know what