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.

says, giving me

good thing there are ten spots, since my family plans to claim three of them.” Magdalena says confidently.

everyone else, since my family intends to claim four of the ten spots, and Jace here intends

up beside

of me, and interestingly, Jace tenses

going to win. Obviously, we all think our

the bell announces dinner. I look at Evangeline, not ready for our interaction to be

why we both think all of our family members will win the contest.” I

my secrets by plying me

I am?” I ask her teasingly. I feel Jordan look at me. I’ve never shown

you’re honest about it.” She says, turning to Magdalena. “What

much for offering to share it with us. I

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

never given much thought to a woman’s neck, but I can

thoughts, her head snaps

look away from her. Teagan is walking beside a man I recognize as Alpha Alejandro. My sister looks as entranced with

we need to find a bigger table.” I say, looking back

table. We’ll see you later.” Taylor says,

notice the tension

doesn’t often have a woman on his arm. Good. Because I won’t allow anyone to mistreat

speak quietly, and I feel her breath tickling my ear. I turn to look

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 strong.

voice says, and

was giving him a moment ago. I’m glad, it means he cares enough about his sisters to make sure they are treated well. Which means, if he really is interested in

get a table together, get to know each other and talk

at Evangeline and Magdalena before looking down at Teagan. “What do you say?” He asks

talking strategy.” My sister says

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

flicker of sadness in my

“And you, milady?”

I sit Evangeline across from me so I can talk to her easily. They serve

Evangeline eats a normal amount