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.

run with your sisters, help them along?” I ask him,

not unless something happens. They are strong in their own ways, but I’m faster than any of them. Plus, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so I expect Teagan and Rowen to make the cut. Raelvn…” He says moving his hand in a maybe,

plus.”

you think is your biggest

are on it, by the way.”

he’s older and has had longer to train, Stefan, for the same reason, and my

Stefan’s sister? Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia were very strong leaders

Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia’s daughter. I won’t underestimate

about your brother? Do you think

he’s just made the cutoff to participate. We

the opportunity to lean forward. “How many do you think are here just to find their mates.”

our sister is any

talking to Alejandro. Their heads are close together and they don’t seem to realize that they are in a room full

don’t end up dropping out during the contest. It’s going to be spread out over nearly half a year, so that provides plenty of time for people to come of

eligible to participate in the contest, if any of the Alpha heirs find their Lunas, those females

Alpha.” Jaxon says watching me. “If, say, you and I were mates, we could both still compete,

goes dry. Thankfully, Maggie answers

find out. Evie will be turning 18 during the competition. Who knows, you may walk into a competition and BAM there she is, flooding your

frown and turn to look at

something I heard dad say about when he

WAS the

so glad I wasn’t born in

the group of guys that are here for the contest?”

“Barbaric!” Maggie says.

turn to

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