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

tomorrow night, I plan to keep you up all night

supposed to help me

It should give you sweet dreams. I

I love

in a couple of hours

soon

Jax

now,

you’ re better

apologize, Ezekiel. It’s my birthday and my mate isn’t here. He’ll be here later, but

pack, you’ll need to be able to fight even when you’re

“Yes, Ezekiel.”

me several times and I feel good that I am finally able to focus. He’s right, if I’m going to be an Alpha,

and even he has to see that Maggie is stronger than she was before. Caleb’s influence has been good for Maggie, just as Jaxon’s has been good for me. As I finish

girl,

my mother cry. She is the

I say, walking to her and

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

part time here and part time in Alpha Jordan’s pack until one or both of us wins our

You’re both strong, powerful Alphas and deserve your

“Thanks Mom.”

getting downstairs to welcome

That makes me smile.

moment,” I say, walking her to the door. When she’s gone, I turn back to my bedroom, this room that has been mine for as long as I can remember will tonight become the room where my mate makes me his

head downstairs. When I get to the top of the stairs, the scent of sandalwood fills my nose, so much stronger than it ever

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

as the

of the stairs.

the bottom,

“Happy birthday, my love.”

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