The Claiming by Cooper

Layan’s Return Chapter 25 Jara

Jara

When the meeting with Dr. Braxton ends, I walk over to speak to Brynn. This is the first time she’s sat in and listened to Dr. Braxton’ s reports since the first one. It’s a lot to take in, especially when her daughter is part of it.

“How are you doing?” I ask her.

“Would you think less of me if I told you I’m overwhelmed?” She asks.

“I’d think less of you if you weren’t. I think we all are. That was a lot all at once.”

“So, why do you think Melinda has higher than normal antibodies in her system?” She asks me.

“I don’t know Brynn, we can ask Dr. Braxton, but it’s been clear from the beginning that Melinda is pretty special.” I tell her.

She nods and we approach Dr. Braxton as he’s putting his things

away.

“Excuse me, Dr. Braxton?” I say, as we walk up.

“Oh yes, Luna Jara. Hello, Gamma Brynn.”

“Doctor, we were wondering if we could ask a question about Melinda.” I say.

He gestures for us to sit, and we do, turning our chairs to face him.

“You want to know why your daughter, a true Beta, is showing the same high levels of antibodies as the Alpha children?” He guesses,

looking at Brynn.

“Well, actually, yes.”

your blood stream had strengthened enough to be passed to her, it could be that she is just the first to show the signs that all children will show going forward, or it could just be that your

charming young lady.

she is.” Brynn

insightful.” He says, watching her.

mean?” I

not yet four,

Brynn tells

than that, the assessments this year were brutal from what I understand. Having her close, might have helped them

following you, doctor.” Brynn

glasses up his nose. Mason had mentioned this particular habit of the doc’s and now I’ve become hyper aware of it. He really does do it all

assessments are supposed to push

feel the unease of the virus in their system, pushing forward, trying to take hold. Your daughter seemed to instinctively know that they needed her presence to push the

that she needed

sure that you or your mate don’t have Alpha blood in your history.”

I guess, but it’s nothing recent,

He’s a Beta, but he’s Alpha blood, he’s just a second son.” I

your daughter is destined for big things, Gamma. It wouldn’t surprise me

“Thank you, doctor.”

“Doctor, will you be continuing your research?”

is going on, I’ll need to continue my experiments and testing for

you around, doc.” I say as we walk

pack. With Mason and Elijah here, she and Luke are running everything for us. Now that most of our

housing, I see Jaxon sleeping in a baby rocker on the floor. I look

wake the others. Annabel had just gotten Valentina to sleep.” Hana says, from

going to get Jaxon and tucking him against me when his eyes open, bouncing him gently until he settles back into sleep. I walk upstairs and listen at the

heart, no doubt listening to the soft thumping of Mason’s heart. He has his hands on her, holding her to him as they both get some much needed sleep. I smile before quietly backing. out of the

to wake him, but also wanting to take advantage of this quiet moment. I move to the spot where Mason and I once sat

were put into place inside the territory last night, but so far, there hasn’t been any sound of gunshots, so I