The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 6 Jaxon

“I’m going to go to introduce myself.” I tell Jace as Councilman Jason finishes his speech.

“Bad idea, Jax. Alpha Luke might be a casual Alpha, but when it comes to his daughters, I hear he’s fiercely protective.” Jace says to me.

“I’m introducing myself, Jace. I’m not proposing we mate for life.” I tell him, not taking my eyes off of her.

“How old is she, anyway?” I ask.

“Alpha Luke claimed Katerina the year after your dad claimed your mom, so I think she’s 17, definitely not 18 yet.” He says.

“Do we have a roster somewhere? I’d love to know when she’ll turn 18.” I say, watching her as she looks around and I make my way toward her.

Since she’s not paying attention, I put myself right into her path so that she has no choice but to run into me. The minute her body touches me, my body lights up, tingles rushing all over me. It’s the most pleasant and yet uncomfortable feeling I’ve ever had. Pleasant because it feels f*uc*king amazing and uncomfortable because I just went rock hard and there’s no way she can’t feel it.

I do my best to cover my discomfort. “Alpha Evangeline, I’m Alpha Jaxon.” I say by way of introduction. Up close, I can see that she has the most beautiful pale blue eyes I’ve ever seen. Her thick, rich brown hair hangs to her lower back. She’s the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.

“I know who you are Alpha Jaxon. Even if I didn’t know your parents, I’ve met your twin, Alpha Jordan.” She says, her eyebrow raising, but she gracefully doesn’t call me out on my hardened state.

“What about me?” Jordan says, walking over and putting her arm through mine.

“Hello Alpha Evangeline, hello Alpha Magdalena.”

“Hello, Alpha Jordan.” They both say, inclining their heads. “I was just telling your brother that I knew who he was, and of course, that I’ve met you when you’ve visited our pack.”

“Jax, you’ve never met Evangeline and Magdalena?” She says, looking at me quizzically.

“Jordan, when do I travel around to the packs? That’s what future Alphas do.” I say to her.

“Well, you’re a future Alpha now, so you’d better start.” My sister says confidently.

that so?” Evangeline says, giving

guess it’s a good thing there are ten spots, since my family plans to claim three of them.” Magdalena says confidently. Damn, I like these

of the ten spots, and Jace here intends to claim one. That only

up beside Jace and putting her arm

Jace tenses on the

and who was going to win. Obviously, we all think our

I look at Evangeline, not ready for our interaction to be

discuss why we

secrets by plying me with food before our first

Jordan look at me. I’ve

about it.” She says, turning to Magdalena.

so much for offering to share it with us. I just want to find my brother and we’ll

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

her head, looking for her brothers. Her neck is thin and graceful. I’ve never given much thought to a woman’s neck, but I can definitely see myself

her head snaps back

sister is with my brother.” She says, making me look away from her. Teagan is walking beside a man I recognize as Alpha Alejandro. My sister looks as entranced with him

bigger

let’s go find our own table. We’ll see you

one but me would notice the

an obvious taunt. I’m guessing he doesn’t often have a woman on his arm. Good.

turn to look at her and her face

I wonder if this is the mate bond everyone has started talking about. My parents say they felt it, but it wasn’t something that people believed in a generation ago. However, that seems to be changing and if this is it, I can see why. My pull to Evangeline is

voice

me the same look I was giving him a moment ago. I’m glad, it means he cares enough about his sisters to make sure

get a table together, get to know each other and talk strategy for the contest.”

at Evangeline and Magdalena before looking down at Teagan.

for talking strategy.”

at our sister’s confidence. “Well then, shall we?” I ask, putting my arm out in invitation for Evangeline to

of sadness in my sister’s

“And you, milady?”

They

as Evangeline eats a