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.

Evangeline says, giving

are ten spots, since my family plans to claim three

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

available spots for what?” Taylor says, coming up beside Jace and putting her arm

side of me, and interestingly, Jace

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

dinner. I look at Evangeline,

to join us for dinner. We can talk strategy and discuss why we both think all of our family members will win

trying to learn my secrets by plying me with food before our first contest?” Evangeline

look at me. I’ve never shown this kind

her face. “At least you’re honest about it.” She says, turning to Magdalena. “What do you

you so much for offering to share it with us.

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

is thin and graceful. I’ve never given much thought to a woman’s neck, but I can definitely

her head snaps

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 and I am with

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

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

would notice the tension in my sister’s

obvious taunt. I’m guessing he doesn’t often have a woman on his arm. Good. Because I won’t allow anyone to mistreat

Alpha. My brother is a good man.” Evangeline says, coming to stand beside me. She has lifted her head to speak quietly, and I feel her breath tickling my ear. I turn to look at her and her face is so close that if I move at all, my lips would touch hers, just by accident. Her eyes go wide, and I hear her

I’m feeling just as impacted as she seems to be. 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

A deep voice says,

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

discussing that we should all get a table together, get to know each other and talk strategy for the contest.” I

at Evangeline and Magdalena before looking down at

talking strategy.” My

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

of sadness in my sister’s eyes before I’m extending an arm to

“And you, milady?”

arm through mine and Magdalena puts hers through her brother’s. We find a table and I sit Evangeline across from me so I can talk to her easily. They serve us a feast of food. I notice that Evangeline and her sister don’t imbibe in alcohol. Instead, they drink water. Smart girls. That

eats a normal