The Claiming by Cooper

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 70 (Jaxon)

We wake on the morning of the final competition. This time, we won’t know how we’re doing until the announcement of the winners. Since it’ s a timed typed test, and we’ll be judged based on multiple criteria in multiple scenarios, it’s anybody’s guess how we’ll be ranked.

I did find out that our rankings in the previous competitions will be factored into our final ranking to choose the pack lands. However, as I look around the room at breakfast, I realize that of the 19 of us that are left to compete, thirteen are Alphas. We found out last night that Jace had resigned from the competition and rather than bring someone new back in, they are letting the final group of contestants remain at 19.

I called Jace to find out what was going on, and he just said he needed to prove to himself that he could be an Alpha and now he’s done that. He never wanted a pack, and he has no intention of leaving Jordan. I wished him luck. He’s going to need it.

Now, as we walk into the room that will be the space for our final competition, I realize they have given us assigned seats far away from each other. I pull Evangeline in for a hug and wish her luck before going to find my name.

When I sit, there’s a computer and beside that, there is water, a couple of snacks, paper and pen. As everyone gets settled, Councilman Jason enters the room along with the other four council members. While Councilman Jason remains at the front of the room, the other four spread out around the room, finding seats where they can monitor several of us at once.

the final contest to be named Alpha of your own pack. Today’s test will be a test of your logical reasoning. You will be given five scenarios. You will have to explain what you would do in each scenario and

front of you should have a blank field with a blinking

we all do that and it takes us to a home screen where there are five buttons: Scenario 1, Scenario 2 and so on. No indication of what each scenario

page with the five links

and you will be able to begin typing in your response. When you are done, there will be a button that says ‘Return to Main Menu’. It will bring you back to this screen and you can navigate to the next scenario. If you navigate back to this screen, you will still be able to go back and edit your response. So, for instance, if Scenario 2 has you stumped, rather

attention. “There are two ways for your part of this competition to end. First, once you have completed all five scenarios, if you are satisfied with your responses, you may click the ‘Submit’ button on the home page. When you do that, it will ask if you are sure you are ready to exit the competition. If you say yes, your responses will

You will no longer

There are two bathrooms at the end of the room, you may use those if needed. No time will be added to your competition if you must step away from your computer for any reason. Second rule, no mind linking. I know several of you have mates here, some of you in this room are mates. You are not allowed to mind link anyone, it’s why none of your Alphas are here. We needed to make sure there was no cheating in this final part of the competition. If any council member suspects that you are mind linking someone, you will immediately be disqualified. And finally, you may not ask anyone

around the room.

up at the clock. “You have five minutes. I suggest you

move around, needing to get rid of my nervous energy. Others, like Eve, begin stretching, t*ouching their toes and doing side bends. After four minutes, we all take our seats again. I