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

know I’m blushing a bright shade of red. Other than when I

he 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 to mine, I see

“You’re beautiful, Layan.”

hand covers mine. “You

my hand drop away and he gives

you go.” He says, holding my hand and helping

kneels beside the tub behind

takes his time, massaging my scalp, running his soapy fingers through my hair then rinsing it all

and safe. I turn, looking at Elijah who is

ask. I’m not sure how far I will feel comfortable going tonight, but I know I’d like to

frowning. “I’m not

should have known I was moving too fast. I nod, ducking my head so he can’t see

is very aroused being this close to you. I don’t want to scare you. That’s the only reason I’m hesitant. It has nothing at all to do

him. How did he

mate mark. “I can feel your emotions. They are pinging all over the place. Tune into mine, mine are very

as I do what he’s asked and the moment I do, I feel it. A very, VERY strong desire to be

I blush again. Wow. There’s no hiding his emotions, now that I’m paying

I still want

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

to watch him undress. I feel a slight hesitation in our bond before he begins taking off his shirt. I’m pretty sure my mouth waters at the sight of him. I’ve been around Elijah a lot, but he’s always had his clothes on. His

me as he does. I instantly see his erection and wow is he big. Really

my

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

I say and I see

at him. “Don’t let it scare you.

I’ll scoot in behind

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

at him. “Do

“I do.”

you think it’s the

both marked.” He says, squeezing water over my

over my body. His touch feels so good, my breathing increases, and something warm

around and crawling into Elijah’ s lap, my

“Layan?”

but I don’t know what