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

and get some sleep, because tomorrow night, I plan to keep you

is that supposed to

sweet dreams. I love you,

love you,

see you in a couple

Not soon

Jax

in the morning and now,

me. “Evangeline, you’ re better

and my mate isn’t here. He’ll be here later, but I

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

“Yes, Ezekiel.”

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

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 influence has been good for Maggie, just as Jaxon’s has been good for me. As I

her h*ands out to me. “My beautiful girl, my first born. I can’t believe you’re an

mother cry. She is the rock of this family. She

to her

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

part time in Alpha Jordan’s pack until

betting on both of you winning. You’re both strong, powerful

“Thanks Mom.”

I’d better be getting downstairs to welcome our guests…and

That makes me smile.

to the door. When she’s gone, I turn back to my bedroom, this room that has been mine for as long

the top of the

me to join the party and there he is, looking up at me, a bouquet of flowers in his h*and, looking more s*exy than any man has a right to

the rest of the room

the stairs. I make

the bottom, he

“Happy birthday, my love.”

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