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?”

but before that, you didn’t eat on the day you went

his chest. It feels very comfortable sitting in his lap and it helps with the dizziness.

feel so light-headed?”

of my head, near my temple. “You’re seriously depleted of food, and that, combined with my venom

head snaps up to

remember being chased by the other Alphas?” He asks

soon as he says it, I remember. “Yes, I was running. I was scared because there was more than one chasing me, and I

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

waste any time

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

blush, looking down. “So, you’re my mate

surprised that you still

tilting my chin

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

“McKenna, look at me.”

about you. You are like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been in many claimings and I’ve never seen

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

smile at him. He really is a

again. “So

we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far

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

our door every day since I carried you out 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,

“Okay.”

and lightly touches his lips to

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

were filthy. So, I put you in my shirt, hoping

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

Davis’s eyes have gone dark. “What

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

I ask as he opens the door and

the opportunity to 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

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