The Claiming by Cooper

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Beta Trials by Cooper (Jace & Jordan)

Chapter 08 (Jordan)

Jace and I got all of the council members settled and I was just about to head inside when I get one of those twin sensations, a feeling that my twin is close. It’s not something either of us has ever discussed, but we just know that the other feels it when we’re close. I used to think it was because we were family and part of the same pack, but I’ m feeling it now and Jaxon is no longer part of my pack.

A moment later, I get a mind link from my border patrol telling me that Jaxon and Evangeline are here.

“Do you want me to get Nolan, Jordan?” Jace asks, coming back outside after getting the last of the council members to their rooms.

“Not yet, Jaxon’s here,” I say, just as his car turns the corner and heads our way.

“Were you expecting him?” he asks.

“Not until the Alpha meeting, but if he’s worried about his mate and pup, he would have come earlier, knowing he always has a room here.”

My entire family will be staying on the Alpha floor with me, in their old rooms. I had to move Nolan but now that Carter’s room is vacant, that wasn’t a big deal. Carter seemed surprised that he had to move off the Beta floor this morning.

assigned you a room with the other warriors,” I had told him. It was actually Elijah that had stood by and watched him collect his things, making sure he moved out of

me and my authority because they don’t respect my position simply because I’m a female. I wish him luck, but it won’t be as my Beta,” I told

feelings within my ranked members. That’s how Alphas get overthrown, or have their packs turned against them, and I won’t allow it. Truthfully, Carter is lucky that I didn’t fight him and banish him from my pack. It was only because of my respect for his parents and Elijah’ s position as my

help Evangeline get out. I walk down the stairs to

Evangeline says

but being careful not to crush her belly. Even with the gentle contact, I feel a

place to come, and that’s

he must sense you the same way he senses Jaxon,”

to give Jaxon a hug. “I’m

for calling me. Your message made me nervous, and I don’t want Eve out in the middle of nowhere if there are rogue wolves prowling around. We made sure to let Tobias and Flavia know as well. I know they’ll be here for the Alpha meeting in

have to ask. You are always welcome here. Your old room is ready for you, and I’ve already let Dr. Teresa know that you were coming. I’d suggest stopping by today or first thing tomorrow so she can determine

stomach. “Based on your

is a healthy eater and he’ s growing like a

snort. “Do you need any help

his chin out. “Jace can help and where’s Carter?” he asks,

he says, passing by us to go

Carter?” Jaxon asks again, his eyes

decision. I plaster a smile on my face and look at Jaxon and Evangeline. “Good news! Carter has entered the Beta Trials and is up for

I want anyone who would turn their back on their pack and their Alpha?” Jaxon says angrily,