The Claiming by Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 42 (Jaxon)

The week with Nolan has been as grueling as the week with Ezekiel, but in different ways. I know I’m strong, I know I worked muscles last week that I don’t normally use. This week, it was like I was using even more muscles that I’ve never used. I have no idea how many muscles are in the human body, but I feel like each week, I’m finding more and more of them.

Eve and I have barely had a moment alone together except at night when we fall into bed exhausted. As excited as I am to have a day off, the thought of having to sleep without her by my side, even for a week, is already filling me with dread.

It’s the morning before I head over to Alpha Luke’s pack. I walk into the dining room and see Jordan sitting with Nolan at breakfast. I walk over, sitting down with them.

“Nolan, thank you for quite a workout this week,” I tell him before ordering some food.

“You did very well, Alpha, as I expected you would. Your flexibility improved tremendously as did the reach of your kicks and punches.” “Where are you headed next?” I ask him.

“Alpha Antonio’s pack, but after speaking with your sister, I will be coming back in about a month. And in a week, I’ll be in Alpha Luke’s pack. I was just talking to Jordan about coming to train with me that week,” he says, looking at Jordan.

“Aren’t you going to Alpha Luke’s pack this week to train, Jordan?” I ask her.

“No, I have too much to do to get ready for my Alpha ceremony, so I asked Alpha Luke if it would be okay if I joined them the following week when Nolan is there,” she says.

“We could continue to work on your flexibility and strength if you join us,” Nolan says to me.

“We’ll see how it goes this week,” I say, watching as Eve walks in the dining hall with Magdalena.

Her eyes lock with mine and smiles spread across both our faces. I just left her thirty minutes ago, and I already can’t wait to be close to her again.

I turn back to Nolan. “I’ll talk to Eve. I know we’re invited to her grandmother’s pack for training and of course, Jordan has an open invitation for us to train here.”

“Well, then, I hope to see you soon, Alpha Jaxon.”

to go sit with Eve. “Thanks again, Nolan. Jordan, I’d like to speak with you

know where to find me,”

Jace. The tension between the two of them has been palpable the last couple of days and it’s obvious that my sister and Nolan

want to head over to the pack today, Jaxon?” Eve asks me as I come to

heard if my sisters are coming? I just found

down the stairs with what looks

a yes,” Eve

won’t be doing anything but working

hoping to meet their mates, like you

I say together. I smile at her,

understand, she’ll want to make sure that she’s ready for anything since she’ll be around Alejandro. But

other packs invited to your training this

I know of,” she says as we turn back to our

with her family, giving me time to meet with Jordan before I

I head to Jordan’s office. I knock on her door, waiting for her to look

“Hey Jax, come in.”

you?” I ask her. “I can’t believe you’re still standing after

I feel stronger and faster after

around her desk to sit with me.

to get there in plenty of time for Eve to show me around her pack lands and to get settled in. One day should seem like enough time, but it really isn’t when you

to mention, you’re still recovering

what do you need

taking care of most of it and Dad is handling the rest. Just get yourself and our sisters back here. I know it means you’ll miss a day of training, but I really want you here.” “Jordan, I wouldn’t miss it. Neither would

You both seem happy and hopefully Alpha Luke will get on board

“What’s going on, Jordie?” I ask her, using

fights

this about Jace?” I