The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 212

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 12 Jaxon

Evangeline is saved from answering my question by our families. Makayla practically barrels her over. I reach out to grab her, but her father beats me to it.

A moment later, I smell my twin as she also nearly tackles me. I wrap my arms around her. and she steadies both of us.

“Top five, both of you, well done.” Luna Katerina says, walking over with two bottles of water. She hands both Evangeline and I a bottle and we down it in one go.

“Want another one?” She asks us. We both nod.

“I’ve got them.” My mother says, walking over with my father.

“Well, done son.” My father says.

I look around and see Uncle Seth and Aunt Hana congratulating Taylor and Alpha Saul and Luna Gia congratulating his son, Tobias.

“Do you know how far behind your sisters are?” My mother asks me.

“No, they stopped with Evangeline’s brother and sister early on. They were never able to catch back up with us.”

I hear cheering and see Jace and Stefan crossing the finish line.

“I’m going to congratulate Jace.” My father says. And I fall to the ground, sitting and putting my arms on my knees, drinking this water more slowly.

My mother is anxiously watching for my sisters. “Rowan and Teagan are tough mom. They’ll be here soon.”

Next in is Caleb, Taylor’s brother. Then Justina and Noelle, Alpha Davis’s and Alpha Antonio’s daughters come in together and rounding out the top 10 is Cillian, Alpha Asher’s son.

after that that my mother goes on

them! It’s them!” Makayla says, hopping up

over to me. “She’s

snort, getting to my feet and extending my hand to her. I know she’ll want to congratulate her family as much as I want to congratulate mine.

things considered. It seems the four of them, my sisters, Lazio and Magdalena, have stayed together and added Carter.

down. I hug

“Anyone hungry?” Jordan asks.

We all say

race chuckles. “They have food laid

see my mother watching as the next round of runners crosses the finish

“Mom?”

to wait for

then get some sleep. I’m sure you’re dead on your feet. I’ll stay with your mother.” My father

whatever her brother Alejandro is saying. I didn’t even see him walk up, but there he is, walking next

Most of us are struggling to stay awake long

will be having a congratulatory dinner with the announcement for

so long of a wait?”

just like you. When you get up

to watch the ceremony tomorrow night.” Alpha Luke

their family members didn’t come

it’s a contest for the next ten Alphas, it’s also an opportunity for people to choose to live somewhere else, choose a different pack and Alpha.” Alpha

next potential Alphas, assessing them and you. I would be surprised if they don’t start approaching all of you, asking about your plans when you become Alpha, the pack lands you want, things like that. Remember,

hadn’t considered that.” Teagan says, and I can see she’s starting

hungrier, but now that I’ve put something into my stomach,

of you get some sleep.”

kitchens will be open all day today, making sure there is food for the runners as they come in and as they wake up.”

and her family stand, ready to head

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255