The Claiming by Cooper novel Chapter 247

The Claiming by Cooper Book 4

The Contest by Cooper (Jaxon & Evangeline)

Chapter 47 (Magdalena)

Caleb and I stayed up talking the whole night. Okay, we may have done more than talk, but we did a lot of talking, too. Unlike Evie and Jaxon, we didn’t run a race together and do nothing but talk for over 24 hours. We’re starting at a bit of a different place.

But I do know one thing. This man is my mate. After spending one night with him, I have a much better understanding of why Evie was willing to leave her home, her family and her pack for Jaxon. Caleb and I may not be 18 yet, but the bond is there and it’s already very strong.

Caleb and I agreed that we like the idea of training together for the contest. Just like Evie and Jaxon are doing. They support each other, being there for each other and it also gives them time to get to know each other. That’s what I want with Caleb. Time. Now, I just have to convince my parents.

Caleb sneaks out of my bedroom, after sneaking a few more kisses. So, by the time that Evie comes back, I’m showered and ready to face the day. “Okay, I have an idea,” she says by way of greeting.

“Good, because I don’t, other than I have no intention of walking away from Caleb for six months,” I tell her.

“The bond is strong, isn’t it?” Evie asks, smiling.

“Crazy strong. I supported you before, but I totally get it now.”

“I think we need to get mom on our side. If she won’t listen to us, then we won’t get dad on our side. If she does, there’s no way he’ll go against mom. Or at least, he won’t last long.”

“Caleb wants to be there too. He wants mom and dad to know that he’s serious.”

“Is he coming back here, or what’s the plan?”

“I’m meeting him at breakfast,” I tell her.

“We should get Al involved too. I know mom saw it, but I don’t think Al really said anything to either of them.”

“Teagan may be nearly 18, but he’s still got a year to go. It’s not like he can leave the pack, but I’m sure he’d prefer it if he could spend more time with Teagan.”

“Let’s see if he’s willing to sit down with us and Mom. I really think that’s our best option,” Evie says.

We head down to breakfast and Caleb and Jaxon come to sit with us. I see my father eyeing first Jaxon, then narrowing his eyes at Caleb. Evie calls Alejandro over and we talk about our plan to approach our mother after breakfast.

“If my parents were still running our pack, I know it wouldn’t be an issue for you to come stay with us, but Griffin just took over and I don’t think he wants to cause any problems this early in his leadership,” Caleb says.

“I understand that. I had the same feeling about Jordan, although Jordan didn’t care. She supports me and Evie. Who knows, Griffin may too.”

“Let’s see what your mother says first. Going six months without seeing you doesn’t feel like it will be possible,” Caleb says to me, taking my hand under the table.

“I agree,” I say shyly.

“Okay then, we all agree?” Evie asks. “What are we agreeing to?” Teagan asks, and Al makes room for her to sit beside him.

We go over the plan and she looks at Al. “We’re you going to ask me to join?”

He looks a bit sheepish. “Did you want to?”

“It impacts us too, Al. Unless you’re not as sure about this as I am,” Teagan scolds him.

“I’m positive. I know what I feel,” he tells her.

“Good. I do too.” She turns to the table. “I’m in. And if we need one more, I happen to know that Giovanni told

Harper last night that he’s her mate. He’ s not 18 yet either, but Harper is already trying to figure out how to drop out of the contest since she’s mated to an Alpha heir,” Teagan says.