The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 207

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 7 Evangeline

Jaxon is nothing like I was expecting. He’s…nice. That’s not to say that he doesn’t have the Alpha arrogance. He does of course. But he’s nicer than I was expecting.

We talk over dinner and it’s pretty casual. Others join in our conversation periodically and we join in theirs. Surprisingly, there’s an air of camaraderie rather than competition. I’m guessing that will change overnight, but for now, it’s casual and comfortable.

I notice that Jaxon isn’t drinking alcoholic beverages either and I comment on it.

“I’m here to win, not party.” He says.

Magdalena snorts. “Did you two rehearse that?” Jaxon looks confused.

“I said almost the exact same thing to Makayla, our sister, earlier.” I say.

“It says a lot to me about the ones that are drinking. They are either here to search for their mates, or they don’t understand how brutal the next two days are going to be.” He says.

Maggie leans forward. “Who do you think will come in first?” She asks him, smirking. I’m already guessing his answer will be the same as ours.

“Me, of course.” And there it is. We both laugh and I can see that arrogant Alpha look come out.

“You don’t think I can do it?” He asks.

“That was also our answer when Makayla asked who we thought would be first.” Maggie tells him. “Both of us said we would be first.” He smiles at that.

your sisters, help

any of them. Plus, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so I expect

marathon plus.”

is your biggest

have a list, both of you are on

he’s older and has had longer to train,

our list as well. What about Celine? Stefan’s sister? Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia were very strong leaders

and Luna Gia’s daughter. I won’t underestimate her.”

think he has a

he’s just made the cutoff to participate. We celebrated his birthday last week, but he will be fierce.”

takes the opportunity to lean forward. “How many do you think are here

our sister is any indication,

don’t seem to realize that they are in a room full of people. They are lost in their own world. “Not just our

half a year, so that provides plenty of time for people

leaders aren’t eligible to participate in the contest, if any of the Alpha heirs find their

me. “If, say, you and I were mates, we could both still compete, since neither of us are leaders

fluttering in my stomach, and my mouth goes dry. Thankfully, Maggie answers for me

will be turning 18 during the competition. Who knows, you may walk into a competition and BAM there she is, flooding your senses with her intoxicating scent and distracting

to look at Maggie. “What are you

heard dad say

then, she WAS the

so glad I wasn’t born in that generation.”

Getting chased down by the group of guys that are here for the contest?”

“Barbaric!” Maggie says.

to look

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