The Claiming by Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 6 Jaxon

“I’m going to go to introduce myself.” I tell Jace as Councilman Jason finishes his speech.

“Bad idea, Jax. Alpha Luke might be a casual Alpha, but when it comes to his daughters, I hear he’s fiercely protective.” Jace says to me.

“I’m introducing myself, Jace. I’m not proposing we mate for life.” I tell him, not taking my eyes off of her.

“How old is she, anyway?” I ask.

“Alpha Luke claimed Katerina the year after your dad claimed your mom, so I think she’s 17, definitely not 18 yet.” He says.

“Do we have a roster somewhere? I’d love to know when she’ll turn 18.” I say, watching her as she looks around and I make my way toward her.

Since she’s not paying attention, I put myself right into her path so that she has no choice but to run into me. The minute her body touches me, my body lights up, tingles rushing all over me. It’s the most pleasant and yet uncomfortable feeling I’ve ever had. Pleasant because it feels f*uc*king amazing and uncomfortable because I just went rock hard and there’s no way she can’t feel it.

I do my best to cover my discomfort. “Alpha Evangeline, I’m Alpha Jaxon.” I say by way of introduction. Up close, I can see that she has the most beautiful pale blue eyes I’ve ever seen. Her thick, rich brown hair hangs to her lower back. She’s the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.

“I know who you are Alpha Jaxon. Even if I didn’t know your parents, I’ve met your twin, Alpha Jordan.” She says, her eyebrow raising, but she gracefully doesn’t call me out on my hardened state.

“What about me?” Jordan says, walking over and putting her arm through mine.

“Hello Alpha Evangeline, hello Alpha Magdalena.”

“Hello, Alpha Jordan.” They both say, inclining their heads. “I was just telling your brother that I knew who he was, and of course, that I’ve met you when you’ve visited our pack.”

“Jax, you’ve never met Evangeline and Magdalena?” She says, looking at me quizzically.

“Jordan, when do I travel around to the packs? That’s what future Alphas do.” I say to her.

Alpha now, so you’d better

Evangeline says, giving

spots, since my family plans to claim

good for everyone else, since my family intends to claim four of the ten spots, and Jace here intends to claim one. That only leaves two available spots.” I say,

spots for what?” Taylor says, coming up beside Jace and putting her arm through

tense on one side of me, and interestingly, Jace

just discussing the contest and who was going to win. Obviously, we all think our families will win.” Jace

then, the bell announces dinner. I look at Evangeline, not ready for

to join us for dinner. We can talk strategy and discuss why we both think all of our family members will win the contest.”

secrets by plying me with food before our first

am?” I ask her teasingly. I feel Jordan look at me. I’ve never shown this kind of

smile spreads across her face. “At least you’re honest about

Thank you so much for offering to share it with us. I just want to find my brother and

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

her brothers. Her neck is thin and graceful. I’ve never given much thought to a woman’s neck, but I can definitely see myself sinking my

if she heard my thoughts, her head snaps back to me. I

look away from her. Teagan is walking beside

a bigger table.” I say, looking back

find our own table. We’ll see you later.”

notice the tension

Magdalena says and it’s an obvious taunt. I’m guessing he doesn’t often have a woman on his arm. Good. Because I won’t allow anyone to

beside me. She has lifted her head to speak quietly, and I feel her breath tickling my ear. I turn to look at her and her face is so close that if I move at all, my lips would touch hers, just by accident. Her eyes

bond everyone has started talking about. My parents say they felt it, but it wasn’t something that people

A deep voice says, and

was giving him a moment ago. I’m glad, it means he cares enough about his sisters to make sure they are treated well. Which means, if he really is

just discussing that we should all get a table together, get to know each other and talk strategy for the

Magdalena before looking down at

talking strategy.” My sister says

turns and looks at me, smiling at our sister’s confidence. “Well then, shall we?” I ask, putting my

sadness in my sister’s

“And you, milady?”

Evangeline across from me so I can talk to her easily. They serve us a feast of food. I notice that Evangeline and her