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.

so you’d better start.” My

that so?” Evangeline says,

there are ten spots, since my family plans to claim three of them.” Magdalena says confidently. Damn, I

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, smirking at

coming up beside Jace and

on one side of me, and interestingly, Jace tenses on the other. I’ll have to ask

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

you like to join us for dinner. We can talk strategy and discuss why we both think all of our family members will

trying to learn my secrets by plying me with food before our first contest?” Evangeline says

I feel Jordan look at me. I’ve never shown this

honest about it.” She says, turning to Magdalena.

offering to share it with us. I just want to find my brother and

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

looking for 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

thoughts, her head snaps

from her. Teagan is walking beside a man I recognize as Alpha Alejandro. My sister looks as

we need to find a bigger table.” I say, looking back at

go find our own table. We’ll see you later.” Taylor says,

but me would notice the

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 mistreat any

I feel her breath tickling my ear. I turn to look at her and her face is so

everyone has started talking about. My parents say they felt it, but it wasn’t something that people believed in a generation ago. However, that seems to be changing and if this is it, I can see why. My

voice says,

ago. I’m glad, it means he cares enough about his sisters to make sure

to know each other

at Evangeline and Magdalena before looking down at Teagan. “What do

for talking strategy.”

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

flicker of sadness

“And you, milady?”

so I can talk to her easily. They serve us a feast of food. I notice that Evangeline and her sister don’t imbibe in alcohol. Instead, they drink water. Smart girls. That tells me that they are here