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?”

went into the territory, and

my head against his chest. It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t

I feel so light-headed?” I feel

of food, and that, combined with my venom in

snaps up

you remember being chased by the other Alphas?” He asks me, smoothing my hair out

I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and I knew I was going

is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran right into you.”

didn’t waste any time sinking

lift my hand to the spot. It’s a bit tender, but it doesn’t hurt,

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

surprised that you

chin up to look

even passed out in the territory. I was out almost the entire first day.” I shake

“McKenna, look at me.”

love that you have this happy, fun-loving spirit about you. You are like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been in many claimings and I’ve never seen anyone who enjoyed the process as much as you did. At least

made and every word they’ve said around Layan. And I wouldn’t change that, she needed to know that she was safe. But even before that, we were all so worried about going feral, that the mood was 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 have the ability to learn from your mistakes and you want to be

He really is a special

again.

you fed. You’ve gone far too long without food. You’ll feel better after eating and then my venom

look up at him and smile. I like this.

of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not long ago. It’s probably cold by now, but it’s still food. And, if we need more, I can always go get

“Okay.”

leans over and lightly touches his lips

to a couch. He carefully sits me on it, pulling a blanket around me. I look down and see that all I’m wearing

shirt, hoping that it would help you feel comfortable when

and sniff. That’s where the incredible scent is coming

have gone dark. “What do I

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

as he opens the door and pulls the

incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back

him. He smiles again. “Yes, I have roses all over my pack lands because