The Claiming by Cooper

Layan’s Retum Chapter 33 Mason

Mason

I can’t sleep without my mate beside me. I try, I honestly do, but it’ s not working at all.

I finally get up checking on the twins before heading into the hall to check on the Lunas, passing Antonio on the way. He chuckles. “I passed Asher on my way down to check on them and he passed Seth.”

I guess we all had the same idea. And none of us could sleep.

Now, I stand back, watching the Lunas walk Layan to the edge of the territory. I continue to be impressed with Layan and her resilience. When she lifts her head and enters the territory, I want to clap for her. She really is special. And I REALLY hope my Beta claims her.

I watch as, not unexpectedly, Elijah finds a spot on the grass outside the claiming territory. He won’t move until it’s time to enter the territory.

I walk up to Jara, kissing her cheek. “It’s my turn today, love.”

She turns and looks at Elijah and nods. “Take care of our Beta.” She says before heading back to the housing.

I spend some time on the phone with my Gamma Luke, making sure everyone who has returned to the pack got home safely and letting him know that Layan went into the claiming today.

“So, we’ll be home in a week at the latest.” I tell him.

“Hopefully with a new pack member in tow.” He says.

Drucking nito pages nom

“His biggest competition was Davis, and he caught McKenna, so have high hopes.” I say.

of food, bringing them back out and sitting beside Elijah.

déjà vu only the roles are reversed.” I tell

takes the plate of food, chuckling, but his gaze

what she’s going in there?” I ask him.

like branches breaking. She’s not big enough to cause those branches to fall if she’s standing on them, so I’m not sure what’s

is served, I bring him dinner as well, sitting next to him.

need to tell you something, Mason.” Elijah says, still

at me.

rarely calls me Mason. When he does, I know that whatever he

at me. “I decided before I left the pack

at

don’t know why but the thought of her being

voice catches.

But Elijah is more than that. He’s my friend, the closest friend I have next to

his head. “I refuse to hunt her.”

I mean, if she’s the key to getting you back to our pack, fuck, I’ll catch her for you and let you claim her.”

don’t understand.” He says.

want to understand, but I won’t

behind what he plans to do. In the end, I can’t argue with him. His rationale is sound, his reasons are

Elijah.” I

know, but it’s the only way. And it’s why I’m telling you

face, frustrated for the first time in a long time. I don’t want to lose Elijah, but

the cave, that would be a

I are both on our feet in

Davis claimed McKenna, no one left. Everyone remained to see