The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 184

Chapter 29. Mason

Mason

When I arrived at the claiming territory, McKenna had just entered. As soon as Jara turns around to head back, Quinton, Davis, Jonas and Jared surround her.

I rush over, not sure what’s happening but feeling protective of my

mate.

“Luna Jara, what’s going on? Why did McKenna look terrified this morning?” I hear Davis ask as I jog up.

“I think the reality of the situation hit her overnight. She woke up terrified this morning. I’m pretty sure she didn’t sleep last night, and she refused to eat this morning.” Jara tells them. Knowing my mate like I do, I know that she’ll be feeling some guilt over not being able to help McKenna, so I push past the others, and wrap my arm around her.

A crowd of McKenna’s claimants is gathering to hear what’s going on. The Alphas and Jared all turn to look into the territory, listening to McKenna as she runs in the forest. Even from here, it’s obvious that she’s running scared, not like what we heard from Katerina a week ago or even what I heard from Jara last year.

As we stand there, they all move to sit at the entrance of the territory. I stand with Jara, as she listens too, so we hear it when McKenna begins to hyperventilate. We hear the thunk as she hits the forest floor.

The group of four, the Alphas and Jared all jump up, ready to rush. in and check on her. Councilman Phillip holds up a hand and calls on his radio.

After speaking to one of the gunmen he has stationed in the territory, he tells them that they have eyes on her. She’s fine, but

unconscious.

“You can’t just leave her like that.” David says.

to her.” Jonas

nothing happens. while she is unconscious. If something does happen, they will alert. me and if need be, we will bring

but after Phillip said he’ d give them regular

wanted to check on

don’t want to be disturbed.”

at least.” She insists and I realize she needs to do something. The situation with McKenna is bothering her more

the main packhouse and help her put some food together. I wait while she drops the food at Luke’s door, knocking to let them know it’s there.

McKenna.” I say, pulling her to me and wrapping my arms around her.

them up outside and I can listen in as well. I

check in, she is still unconscious. The

territory and check on her. After lunch, they begin arguing with Councilman Phillip, stating that someone

is happening. Then she turns to me. “I

do.

as my mate walks into a group of males, all arguing and angry and whistles a shrill whistle to shut them up.

her father. “There is no reason I can’t go into the territory and check on

it before agreeing that she can go. Then

and say she’s fine, just unconscious, do you all agree to abide by what

grumbling, but they finally

turns to look at me, and I give her a

who is gumming her fist. “Your mother is something else, my beautiful baby girl. One day, I hope you grow up to be

head to turn in the direction of my thumb. I grab a bottle and give

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255