The Pack's Doctor by Cooper

hapter 80

Laney

I watched my mate, my official mate of three days, while he fought for his position as Gamma. I had no doubt that he would win. He’s a great fighter, but an even better instructor, which is what the Gamma position would do, train the warriors in our pack.

Our pack. I’m still getting used to the idea of being a part of this pack I watch as Alpha Warren jogs over and kisses his mate for the pack, the goddess, and the world to see. The love that is shared in this pack is unlike anything that I’ve ever seen, and definitely unlike anything in Thomas‘ pack, even when his father was Alpha

This pack feels good. The camaraderie, the cohesiveness, is unlike anything I’ve ever seen or felt. This pack acts like a pack should. They act like a family, protecting each other, and working together. Even this competition against Haynes feels

different.

I’d been terrified that these five warriors would work together to take Haynes out. It’s what would have happened in my previous pack. They would have worked together to find his weakness and one by one, they would have played on his weakness until one of them took him out, most likely forever. Death in these types of competitions wasn’t uncommon in Thomas‘ pack. But it’s just another difference here.

When Luna Yara tells Haynes that she expects to congratulate him later on his win, I’m surprised again. First that she clearly identified who her preference is, but second, rather than making it more of a competition, the others realized that Haynes won’t let his Luna down. They were ready to give up and let him have the position.

And then the biggest surprise of all, Alpha Warren told them to continue. He’s right. The not knowing for sure could cause animosity in the future, it could mean that warriors test Hayne and therefore me, more than they should because they never truly found out if he could defeat them.

In between each battle, Alpha Warren gives Haynes a break to breathe and get some water. He always jogs over and kisses me, each kiss becoming more and more sweaty. But I don’t care. At first, I thought it would feel strange for him to kiss me in front of others. In this pack, though, it feels right. I’d almost be upset if he didn’t kiss me in front of everyone.

When he defeats his final opponent, he first checks to make sure he’s okay, congratulating him on a good fight, then he turns to me. I race into his arms, slamming my body against his as I wrap my arms around him.

“You did it!” I say excitedly, before kissing him.

I can feel his growl of happiness vibrating against my body as I kiss him.

“Congratulations, Gamma,” several warriors say. I can feel them slapping him on the shoulder as they pass, but he doesn’t. stop kissing me.

When he finally pulls back, he smiles at me. “I think they were talking to you.”

1 bark out a laugh, just as Beta Charlie and my sister come out to congratulate Haynes.

“Gamma Haynes,” Charlie says, walking up.

“Gamma Laney,” Noelle says, smiling at me.

I say, before pulling her into a hug. A year ago, I was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to protect my sister, to keep her away

you go get cleaned up. I believe our Alpha is planning

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are happening in this pack. We should always celebrate good things, and

look at my mate. “We should definitely celebrate.” I say proudly.

of celebration are we having?” he asks, his eyes darkening.

“Every kind

me up and carrying me into

something to eat. Charlie calls from behind us.

ever blushed before, ever. But

I can’t wait

Noelle POV

Haynes now, carry my

will

away from the packhouse. I know my mate. I know he’s focusing on the patrols, making sure they’re running as they should be, making sure that the feeling in the pack is positive and nothing seems out of place. He as much as Alpha Warren, manages this pack and everything in it. For the longest time, it’s just been the two of

until he’s finished with his mental overview of the pack, watching this

staring at me,” he says, turning to smile at me.

you. I’m

a

is creepy and the other isn’t,” I say, smiling up at him. He chuckles. It’s a warm,

then?”

you looking

reason and I’m pack. You’re very good at it. You could have been an Alpha, you know?” I say.

was watching you

Warren, his job sucks. Being a Beta is MUCH

almost the same things for this pack. I’ve been watching you run this pack and two of you move in a seamless synchronization. When he takes care of one thing you shift to cover what he’s not watching and the same for him when you move to focus on something. Its impressive. And the two of you have obviously been doing at so long that I don’t even think you realize you’re doing it anymore Like now, you know Alpha Warren is upstairs, waiting to talk to Luna Yara about whatever she carne by to

me. “It’s a testament to what great leaders both of you are. Betas are frequently overlooked for the hard work that they do in the pack, or at least, that’s been my experience. So, I wanted you to know that I see you. I see what you do, and I recognize the value that you bring to this pack Alpha Warren may be the Alpha, and he’s

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