The Claiming By Cooper

Chapter 294

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Beta Trials by Cooper (Jace & Jordan)

Chapter 21 (Jordan)

I know my mother’s threats aren’t idle.

They never have been. My mother is a strong, powerful wolf, one that my father doesn’t trifle with, whether because of the mate bond or my mother’s strength. So, I know when she says that she expects me and Taylor to be civil for the next 24 hours, she means it.

My problem is, this is my pack and Taylor disrespected me. I have enough problems with the males not taking me seriously, I really don’t need this shit from my cousin who hasn’t had to deal with the bullshit I’ve been dealing with for years.

“Am I clear?” My mother asks. “Crystal clear mother, but I will not be disrespected in my own pack,” I say. “No, you will not, or your cousin will face the wrath of her mother,” Aunt Hana says. “Not only do Alphas not disrespect each other, but family doesn’t treat family like this.”

I stand to leave, Jace standing beside me.

“I’m sorry, Jordan,” Taylor says as I move toward the door.

I stop and nod, but I don’t say anything. Nothing that comes out of my mouth right now is going to sound like an Alpha and my father taught me that if you can’t say something like an Alpha then you shouldn’t say anything at all.

When I step outside the room, Jace grabs my hand. “Are you okay?”

“No, Jace. I have to go do f*ucking damage control because my cousin challenged me in front of the pack, then my mother and Aunt basically took over the situation and now I have to make sure everyone knows that I’m still in charge, just in time for me to leave and let my brother, who I’m sure is the perfect Alpha, take over my pack for me,” I say sarcastically.

I take a step away from him, ready to head into the dining room and face whatever backlash I get, but he holds onto my hand.

“I’m coming with you, Jordan. She challenged my Alpha too. Don’t you think it would be better if we presented a unified front?” he asks.

know everyone heard

you

AM your mate. And I don’t care. I made the mess, I’ll deal with whatever cleanup is

moves into position just behind me and to my left. When I walk into

ask, my

and

the f*uck are you looking at me for? She’s your Alpha,” he

most everyone

of the other Alphas wink at me, making me want to smile at their support and some of their

the room, or stared them down, I walk in and grab my

I go to sit with Jaxon and Evangeline. “You

by choice,” I say, and I change the

my patrols that were injured

injured protecting my pack lands, Jordan. It’s the least

look around. “Where’s Nolan?” I ask and see her body flinch. I watch as she gets herself under control before responding to

meeting. Apparently, Councilman Jason would like him to participate this afternoon,

go find Dr.

Jordan. I handled

a moment, making sure that I can speak

it yet, but you will. And I guess…. I guess I just expected more from someone

and be the Alpha my father taught

You can thank Jace for that. You haven’t had to fight your own pack members to maintain your position as their Alpha. You haven’t yet realized that many of the people showing an interest in

who will ever truly understand the position we’re in. And if we can’t support each other, if we can’t be there for each other, then what are we even doing? We’re no better than everyone else that thinks that we’re

to figure things out with your mate. Come to some sort of resolution

walk away, leaving her

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