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

so?” Evangeline says, giving

since my family plans to claim three of

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

says, coming up beside Jace and putting her

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

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

announces dinner. I look at Evangeline, not ready for our interaction to be

to join us for dinner. We can talk strategy and discuss why we both think

you trying to learn my 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 interest

“At least you’re honest about it.” She says,

offering to share it with us. I

“Which brother?” Jordan asks.

I’ve never given much thought to a woman’s neck, but I can definitely see myself

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

her. Teagan is walking beside a man I recognize as Alpha Alejandro. My sister looks as entranced with him and

bigger table.”

We’ll see you later.” Taylor says,

would notice the

have a woman on his arm. Good. Because I

Evangeline says, coming to stand 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

be. I wonder if this is the mate bond 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

A deep voice says,

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

a table together, get to know each other and talk strategy for the

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

for talking strategy.”

we?” I ask, putting my arm out in invitation for Evangeline to put

sadness in my

“And you, milady?”

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.