The Claiming by Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 3

Layan’s Return by Cooper (Jara & Mason)

Chapter 36

McKenna

I wake disoriented. There’s a scent of eucalyptus surrounding me, relaxing my mind and body. I’m warm and tucked against something strong, something masculine.

I jerk, yanking myself out of his arms and turning to him. His eyes are open, watching me warily.

“McKenna?”

“Alpha Davis?”

He leans up onto his elbow, watching me closely. His dirty blond hair is mussed. The sheet falls to his hips, showing off his strong muscular body. He is the s*e*xiest man I’ve ever seen.

He narrows his eyes, watching me. “What do you remember?”

“Ummm…” I turn, not recognizing the room I’m in, but goddess does it smell good in here.

I frown. “I was in the claiming territory.”

“Yes. What else?”

“Ummm, well, I was scared. I was alone, and then everyone began howling, keeping me company.”

“Keep going.”

I shake my head, trying to clear it and think more clearly. As soon as I do, I get dizzy. I lean forward, ready to catch myself on the bed, but I’m instantly in Alpha Davis’s arms. He scoops me up and sits me sideways on his lap.

“You haven’t eaten in days. You’re probably going to be dizzy until you eat.”

I frown again. “How long have I been out?”

on the day you went into the territory, and I don’t think you

lean my head against his chest. It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with

I feel so light-headed?” I feel

kisses the side of my head, near my temple. “You’re seriously depleted of food, and that, combined with my venom in your system is

snaps up to

He asks me, smoothing my hair out of my

I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and I knew I was going to get caught

looking at him. The look on his face is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran

I didn’t waste any time sinking

It’s a bit tender, but it

“So, you’re my mate now?” “I am and you are

you

tilting my chin

almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick in

“McKenna, look at me.”

love and acceptance in his eyes. “I love that you have this happy, fun-loving spirit about you. You are like a breath of

just dismal in our pack. It will be a relief for me and for them to have someone around that is free-spirited and happy. You will fill our pack with laughter and joy and I can’t wait. What you don’t know about being a Luna, you can learn. You have a good heart, you

him. He really is a special

again. “So what

you now. Then, we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far too long without food. You’ll feel better after eating and then my

up at him and smile. I like this. “Where can

door every day since I carried you out of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not

“Okay.”

and lightly touches his

and carries me to a couch. He carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look

in my shirt, hoping that it would help you feel comfortable

the collar and sniff. That’s where

have gone dark. “What do

my favorite scents.” A huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.” He turns, heading

I ask as he opens the door and pulls the

but a pair of running shorts.

over him. He smiles again. “Yes, I have roses all over my pack lands because I love the scent of roses. I put rose petals