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.

a future Alpha now, so you’d better start.” My

so?” Evangeline says, giving me

a good thing there are ten spots, since my family plans to claim three of them.” Magdalena says

then, I guess it is good for everyone else, since my family intends to claim four of the ten spots,

for what?” Taylor says, coming up beside Jace

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

the contest and who was going to win. Obviously, we all think our

at Evangeline, not ready for our interaction to

and discuss why we both think all

secrets by plying me with

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

“At least you’re honest about it.” She says, turning to Magdalena. “What

so much for offering to share it with us. I just want to find my brother and we’ll join

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

turns her head, 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 sinking my canines into

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

me look away from her. Teagan is walking beside a man

need to find a bigger

We’ll

notice the

have a woman on his arm. Good. Because I won’t allow anyone to

to look at her and her face is so close that if I move at all, my

give her a smirk, but I’m feeling just as impacted as she seems to be. I wonder if this is the mate bond everyone has started talking about. My parents say they felt

Jaxon.” A deep voice

enough about his sisters to make sure they are treated well. Which means, if

get to know each

looking down at Teagan. “What do you say?” He

talking strategy.” My sister

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

you, Alpha.” She says. I turn, seeing a flicker of sadness in my

“And you, milady?”

her easily. They