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.

you 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

marathon plus.” I

your biggest competition?” I ask

of you are on

to pick my top three. I’d probably say Tobias, because he’s older and has had longer to train,

Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia were very strong leaders of their

her, but if she’s Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia’s daughter. I won’t underestimate her.” Jaxon

about your brother? Do you think he has a chance?” He

mistaken to underestimate him, even though he’s just made the cutoff to participate. We celebrated his birthday last week, but he will be fierce.” He

forward. “How many do you think

is any indication, I’d

are close together and they don’t seem to realize that they are in a room full of people. They are lost in their own world. “Not just our sister.” I say, nodding at

spread out over nearly half a year, so that provides plenty of time for people

participate in the contest,

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

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

out. Evie will be turning 18 during the competition. Who knows, you may walk into a competition

turn to look at Maggie. “What are you talking

repeating something I heard dad say

WAS

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

of guys that are here

“Barbaric!” Maggie says.

to

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