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

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

I feel so light-headed?” I

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

up to his. “Your

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

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

face is all Alpha arrogance. “I ran right

waste any time sinking my canines

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

you’re my mate now?” “I am and you are my mate

surprised that you still wanted me

He asks, tilting my chin up to

was so 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 not

“McKenna, look at me.”

a breath of

the tears that escape my eyes away. “I don’t want you to change. My pack has spent the last year carefully watching every move they’ve 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

He really

shyness takes me again. “So

stop calling me Alpha. I’m just Davis to you now. Then, we’re going to get you fed. You’ve gone far

him and smile. I like this. “Where

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

“Okay.”

touches his

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

filthy. So, I put you in my shirt, hoping that it would help you

and sniff. That’s where the incredible

eyes have gone dark. “What

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

the door and pulls the cart

He’s not wearing anything but a pair of running shorts. His back and thighs are solid

lands because I love the scent of roses. I put