Chapter 37
The iming by Cooper (Jara & Mason)
Mason
I’m d that Elder Jason is rea*s*sessing the imants, but I’m not looking forward to it. I wasn’t
kidding when I told Jara it’s a grueling process. Last time, if left me with a zing headache for days.
However, the a*s*sessments can ur up to six months before the iming, so it’s possible there are
more wolves that are going feral. It’s the right call, even if it’s a hard one.
At lunch, Elder Jason informs us that those in Beta Hana’s lottery that are willing to begin their
rea*s*sessment today can step forward. Elijah and Seth are the first to stand and move to the front.
Several others join them.
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I look across the dining hall and see Alpha Antonio rubbing his head. He’s already been through
rea*s*sessment. I’m not surprised, he has his eye on Annabel, just as Seth has his on Hana and I have
mine on Jara.
Over the course of the day, the wolves from Annabel’s iming make it through. Most look like they’ve
been put through the ringer. 1 can’t imagine their social gathering tonight will be very exciting. They are
all hurting.
After his rea*s*sessment, Elijah goes to our room andys down before his social gathering with Hana.
Less than 20 of her imants will be a*s*sessed today, so they will all be in her social gathering, if they
can manage to attend.
Word spreads quickly that two more wolves were disqualified because they couldn’t pass
rea*s*sessment today, both were ranked members. One was from Annabel’s lottery, and one was from
Hana’s. Tomorrow, there will be another drawing for both of their lotteries and that’s just what has
happened today. I’m sure there will be more tomorrow.
While Annabel and Hana have their social gathering at the main house, Jara’s is back at the female’s
housing. There is a much smaller number of guards here this evening and the feeling, with only six is
us, is much more intimate, even though Jara has set up food and drink along with music again.
This evening, we take advantage of our time and begin discussing ourselves, our packs and asking
Jara questions about herself. During the evening, Annabel returns. She spends a few minutes speaking
with us, checking in with Jara, before retiring to her room.
Hanaes in a bitter. She alsoes in to join us. “So, the a*s*sessment process is really terrible
for all of you?” She asks. “It is.” We all agree.
“The few in my social gathering tried hard to pretend all was well, but I could tell, especially from those
that were herest night, that they were struggling. How long does it take for the effects of the
a*s*sessment to wear off?” She asks.
“A couple of days.” Beta Luke replies.
“So, maybe tomorrow, those who submitted to rea*s*sessment today will be feeling better?” She asks.
“Hopefully.” One of Seth’s warriorsments. “Some of us take longer than others to recover.”
“It’s true, omegas take the longest, not being as strong as ranked members. However, it helps if their
Alpha is here. He can help relieve some of their pain.” I tell them. “You’ll see tomorrow, many omegas
will be huddling around their Alphas. Some warriors too.”
“I’ll definitely be near Seth. It helped me a lot when I was a*s*sessed earlier this year. He was great,
always willing to let us be close to him while we were healing.”
Jara looks at me. “What about Alphas like Typhon? I can’t imagine him giving his time to his omegas
and warriors so they can heal?” She asks.
“They will suffer longer and have more intense pain. Also, Alphas who are not true Alphas, those not
born from Alpha blood, will not have as much of an impact on their pack as those of us that are true
Alphas. If they have a true Beta, they can also help, but a true Alpha is the best medicine for a hurting
pack member. That, or a Luna.” I say. I can see her surprise at my statement, but it’s true.
A Luna not only strengthens the pack by being the glue that holds us together, but their kind and gentle
ways soothe the aches and pains of battle and things like a*s*sessment for both ranked and non-
ranked members.
Beta Luke turns to look at me. “So, I could help my pack? I’m a true Beta.”
“Yes. Isn’t your Alpha a true Alpha as well?”
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I ask him. I think there are five true Alphas in this year’s iming.
“Yes.” He presses his lips together but doesn’t say more. I make a note to speak to him on our way
back this evening.
Hana spends a little more time with us before heading to her room. It’s early morning again before Jara
tells us she needs to go to sleep. She walks us all out again. The warriors all kiss her cheek and begin
heading back to the main house. Beta Luke sneaks a peck on her lips before smirking at her and
turning to walk away.
I kiss her hand again, just as I didst night, but as I turn to walk away she calls to me. “Mason, did you
mean what you said about a Luna being able to help those that have been through a*s*sessment?”
“Jara, I never lie, especially when ites to protecting pack members.”
She looks down for a moment, then back up at me. “So, if I were to go around and see those who were
in a*s*sessment today and those that are in a*s*sessment tomorrow, it could help them to heal?”
“You’re an Alpha, Jara. A true Alpha. It will definitely help them to heal. And for some reason, you being
a female seems to surpass pack lines. So, I’d a*s*sume that you could help anyone that needs it, not
just Seth’s pack members.’’
I watch her thinking it through. “It can’t hurt to try, Jara. What’s the worst that can happen? Nothing,
and then they are no better off than they are now.”
“It’s worth a try. I bet Hana would help too. She’s a true Beta.”
I turn, seeing that the others are out of sight I pull Jara to me and kiss her like I’ve been wanting to for
days. I put one hand in her hair, the other wrapped around her waist and
I slide my tongue into her mouth, moaning at her taste.
Before I get too carried away, I pull away. “If I haven’t told you recently, Jara, you are one amazing
woman.”
She’s panting with our kiss, but she cups my cheek with her hand. “You’re pretty’ amazing too, Mason.”
I kiss her nose. “Goodnight, Jara.”
She looks in my eyes for a long moment. “Goodnight, Mason.”
I pull away, turning to leave before I give in to temptation and kiss her again. I jog to catch up to Beta
Luke.
“Beta. A moment.”
He stops, turning to look at me. “Yes, Alpha.”
“What didn’t you say earlier about your Alpha?” He presses his lips together, looking toward the main
house.
“I won’t speak ill of my Alpha. He’s a good Alpha, or, he was.”
“He’s going feral?”
He looks at me and 1 see the pain in his eyes. “I don’t think he’ll pass rea*s*sessment. I hope he does,
and I hope he catches Beta Hana because if he doesn’t….”
He leaves the rest unfinished. “I understand.” I tell him. And I do. I’m in the same boat. I’m not at risk of
failing rea*s*sessment, but if I don’t catch Jara, I’ll be feral before next year’s iming.