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?”

you didn’t eat on the day you went into the territory, and

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

I feel so light-headed?” I

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

head snaps up

you remember being chased by the other Alphas?” He asks

I was scared because there was more than one chasing

is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran

didn’t waste any time sinking my canines into

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

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

you still wanted me

my chin

scared. I even passed out in the territory. I was out almost the entire first day.” I shake my head, feeling tears prick in my eyes. “That’s

“McKenna, look at me.”

him 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 been in many claimings and I’ve never seen anyone who enjoyed the process as much as you did.

going feral, that the mood was just dismal in our pack. It will be a relief for me and for them

at him. He

takes me again. “So what happens

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

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

Jara has been bringing food to 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.”

lightly touches his

a blanket around me. I look down and see that all I’m wearing is a large button-down

my shirt, hoping that it would

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

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

his face. “Good.” He turns,

the door and pulls the cart

to watch his incredible body. He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid

my pack lands because I love the scent of roses. I put rose petals in water and