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.

sisters, help them along?” I ask

it’s a marathon, so I

marathon plus.”

is your biggest

list, both of you are on it, by the way.” That makes

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

Alpha Zaire and Luna Gia were very strong leaders of their pack, and their son Alden

never met her, but if she’s Alpha Zaire and Luna

you think he has a chance?” He

to participate. We celebrated his birthday last week, but he

Jordan takes the opportunity to lean forward. “How many do you

sister is any indication, I’d

seeing Rowan talking to Alejandro. Their heads 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

year, so that provides plenty of time for people to come of age and find their mates. And there are so many Alpha heirs out there coming of age, that if they find their mate, those

since existing pack leaders aren’t eligible to participate in the

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

my mouth goes dry. Thankfully, Maggie answers for me as I grab my water, downing

Evie 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

I heard dad say

back then, she WAS the goal.” I

glad I wasn’t born in

you imagine? Getting chased down by the group of guys that are here

“Barbaric!” Maggie says.

all turn to look at

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