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 ate

lean my head against his chest. It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with the dizziness. I didn’t think it would feel so good, but

so light-headed?” I feel

head, near my temple. “You’re seriously depleted of food, and that, combined with my venom in your system is probably making you

up to his. “Your

other Alphas?” He asks me, smoothing my hair out

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

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

did. And I didn’t waste any time sinking

a bit tender,

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

that you still wanted me

tilting my chin up to

territory. I was out almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick in my eyes. “That’s not how a

“McKenna, look at me.”

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

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

smile at him. He really is a

again. “So what

we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far too long without food. You’ll feel better after eating and then my venom won’t seem so strong in your

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

since I carried you out of the claiming territory. I heard her leave some not long ago. It’s

“Okay.”

over and lightly touches his lips to mine.

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

you in my shirt, hoping that

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

that Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What do I

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

opens the door

watch his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid muscle, even his calves have lines of muscle

all over my pack lands because I love the scent of