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.

in this pack. Jace and I have 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

chance. “Beta Layan, he’s made his choice. He’s not a child and I can’t have someone undermining me and

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

get out. I walk down the stairs to greet them, so incredibly happy

sister,” Evangeline

to her, hugging her tight, but being careful not to crush her belly.

safe place to come, and that’s here with me, so you’d better stop kicking me,” I say to my nephew. I put my hand against Evangeline’s stomach and feel the push of a

with Jaxon. I’m guessing since you’re twins that he must sense

a hug.

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 a couple of days, and I know you weren’t

and I’ve already let Dr. Teresa know that you were coming. I’d suggest stopping by today

look down at Evangeline’s stomach. “Based on

healthy eater and he’ s growing like a little weed,” Evangeline says, rubbing

be big and strong, like his father,” Jaxon says, making me snort. “Do you need any help with your bags? I have to go get ready for the council’s interview with Nolan,” I

can help and where’s Carter?” he

bags,” he says, passing by

asks again, his

angry at Carter for his 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 grabs. So, if you were interested

on their pack and their Alpha?”