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?”

the day you went into the territory,

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

feel so

“You’re seriously depleted of food, and that, combined with my venom

snaps up to his.

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

soon as he says it, I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there

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

didn’t waste any time

my hand to the spot. It’s a bit tender, but it

mate now?” “I am and you are my mate

surprised that you still

He asks, tilting my chin up to look at

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

“McKenna, look at me.”

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 been in many claimings and I’ve never seen anyone who enjoyed the process as

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

smile at him. He really is a special

shyness takes me again. “So what happens

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

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

claiming territory. I heard her leave some not long

“Okay.”

over and lightly touches his lips to

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

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

That’s where the incredible scent

have gone dark. “What do I smell

one of my favorite scents.” A huge smile breaks across his face. “Good.” He turns, heading to the door. “You smell like rose water

as he opens the door and pulls the

not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs

catching me drooling 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 in water and leave them