The Claiming by Cooper

Chapter 251

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 51 (Evangeline)

A week before the second contest, my parents have a party for my birthday. I’ m so excited. I know that Jaxon is my mate, but now, I’ll finally, finally be able to tell my father, without a doubt that he is truly my mate.

This week, my father had Ezekiel and once again, we thought it would be an easy week, but Ezekiel raised the bar again. So, while I’ve been excited about my birthday, I knew that this week would be a tough one. Add to that, Jaxon decided that this week, of all weeks, he wanted to make a big entrance for my birthday.

I know that Jaxon hasn’t had a chance to get me something for my birthday. I’ ve heard him on the phone, secretly talking to people. If I had to guess, I’d say he and Jordan are coming up with some sort of birthday present for me, but so far, I have no clue what he’s getting me.

Last night, for the first time in nearly three months, I slept alone. Jaxon left to go get my birthday present, telling me that he’d be back for the party tonight. I had texted him in the middle of the night, not terribly surprised that he wasn’t asleep.

Me: Are you awake?

Jax: I am, why are you awake?

Me: Can’t sleep. I miss my mate.

Jax: Your mate is stupid. He didn’t think this through.

Me: My mate is not stupid. He’s amazing and I won’t have you disparaging him.

Jax: Really? Well, the man was dumb enough to leave you alone the night before your birthday.

Me: I’m sure he has a good reason.

Jax: I bet tomorrow night at this time, you’ll be wearing his mark.

Me: And he’ll be wearing mine.

Jax: Think of that, my beautiful

I plan to keep you up all night

How is that supposed to help

should give you sweet dreams. I love

love you,

a couple

Not soon enough

Jax

early in the morning and now, I’m trying to get through

“Evangeline, you’ re better than

Ezekiel. It’s my birthday and my mate isn’t here. He’ll

expect to become an Alpha to a pack, you’ll need to be able to fight even when you’re

“Yes, Ezekiel.”

several times and I feel good that I am finally able to focus.

party. Maggie comes to sit with me, helping me to get ready. Caleb is here, too. Dad has allowed them to go back and forth to train and even he has to see that Maggie is stronger than she was before. Caleb’s

beautiful girl, my first born.

very rare thing to see my mother cry. She is the rock

say, walking to her and

and I can tell that she is hoping that we’ve decided to live here. We’ve talked about it a lot and gone back and forth, until finally we decided to split our time between our packs. It has worked during the training for this next contest and until we have a pack of our own, it seemed like the best choice, especially since my father hasn’t been trying to keep

and part time in Alpha Jordan’s pack

both strong, powerful Alphas and

“Thanks Mom.”

downstairs to welcome our guests…and your

That makes me smile.

my bedroom, this room that has been

making sure everything is in order before I head downstairs. When I get to the top of the stairs, the scent of sandalwood fills my nose, so much

of people, waiting for me to join the party and there he is, looking up at me, a bouquet of flowers

say, as the rest of the room

bottom of the stairs.

the bottom,

“Happy birthday, my love.”

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