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.

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

lunch is served, I get two plates of food, bringing

is like déjà vu only the

chuckling, but his gaze remains fixed

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

idea. There’s been a lot of crashing and what sounds 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 going on.”

when dinner is served, I bring him dinner as well, sitting next

to tell you something, Mason.” Elijah says, still not

at me.

I know that whatever he says is personal not about the

look at me. “I decided before I left the pack that if I don’t

at

down. “I can’t go back to how things were, not knowing that she’s with someone else. I can’t. I don’t know why

voice catches.

of losing my Beta. But Elijah

shakes his head. “I refuse

if you don’t hunt her Elijah? I mean, if she’s the key to getting you back to our pack, fuck,

don’t understand.”

I want to understand, but I won’t give up on him without

end, I can’t argue with him. His rationale

a huge risk, Elijah.” I tell

way. And it’s why I’m telling you now that I won’t return if I can’t return

long time. I don’t want to lose Elijah, but I know there is no changing his mind

cave, that would be

I are both on our feet in an

to help it needed. I realized that after Davis claimed McKenna, no one left. Everyone remained to see what happens to Layan. Everyone