The Claiming By Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 70 (Jaxon)

We wake on the morning of the final competition. This time, we won’t know how we’re doing until the announcement of the winners. Since it’ s a timed typed test, and we’ll be judged based on multiple criteria in multiple scenarios, it’s anybody’s guess how we’ll be ranked.

I did find out that our rankings in the previous competitions will be factored into our final ranking to choose the pack lands. However, as I look around the room at breakfast, I realize that of the 19 of us that are left to compete, thirteen are Alphas. We found out last night that Jace had resigned from the competition and rather than bring someone new back in, they are letting the final group of contestants remain at 19.

I called Jace to find out what was going on, and he just said he needed to prove to himself that he could be an Alpha and now he’s done that. He never wanted a pack, and he has no intention of leaving Jordan. I wished him luck. He’s going to need it.

Now, as we walk into the room that will be the space for our final competition, I realize they have given us assigned seats far away from each other. I pull Evangeline in for a hug and wish her luck before going to find my name.

As everyone gets settled, Councilman Jason enters the room along with the other four council members. While Councilman Jason

your logical reasoning. You will be given five scenarios. You will have to explain what you would do in each scenario and why. Your answers, your thoughtfulness in your responses and your reasoning behind your decisions will be the components

are all quiet. “The computer in front of you should have a blank field with a blinking

where there are five buttons: Scenario 1, Scenario 2 and so on. No indication

at the home page with the five links to the different scenarios?” Everyone nods or says

to this screen and you can navigate to the next scenario. If you navigate back to this screen, you will still be able to go back and edit your response. So, for instance, if Scenario 2 has you stumped, rather

two ways for your part of this competition to end. First, once you have completed all five scenarios, if you are satisfied with your responses, you may click the ‘Submit’ button on the home page.

longer be able to edit, and your answers will automatically be submitted to the council as they are

You are not allowed to leave this room for any reason. If you do, you are disqualified. There are two bathrooms at the end of the room, you may use those if needed. No time will be added to your competition if you must step away from your computer for any reason. Second rule, no mind linking. I know several of you have mates here, some of you in this room are mates. You are not allowed to mind link anyone, it’s why none of your Alphas are here. We needed to make sure there was no cheating in this final part of the competition. If any council member suspects that you are mind linking someone, you will immediately be disqualified. And finally, you may not ask anyone for assistance. You must answer these questions on

the room. “Any final

clock. “You have five minutes. I