The Pack's Doctor by Cooper

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Chapter 165

Kennedy

I wake up alone, in my bedroom. I listen, but don’t hear Quirin anywhere in our room. I notice that it’s dark outside and I must have slept through the afternoon into the evening. When I sit up, I see that I’m in Quirin’s t–shirt. As frustrated as I am with him, I can’t help but smile. He’s taking care of me, even though I’m angry and even though I’ve pushed him away. It’s the side of Quirin that no one else sees, the side that only I ever get to see. The soft side of Quirin.

Damn, I can already feel my heart softening toward him.

I look down and rub my stomach. We need to have a conversation very soon about this pup I’m carrying. I have no idea if that will make things worse between us, but Quirin has a right to know.

I sigh, getting out of bed. I feel weak and nauseous, but I know I need to eat something. It’s been almost two days since I’ve eaten and now I know I’m eating for two. I brush my hair, putting it in a messy bun, brush my teeth, wash my face and get dressed. I don’t feel back to normal, but I do feel better.

When I open the door to the bedroom, I can smell the food. It doesn’t smell as bad as it did earlier which is good. I make my way to the kitchen and see the omegas standing around looking anxious.

“How are you feeling, Luna?” Susie asks me as another omega goes to the fridge and pulls out some small bites of food. I don’t know how they know it’s what I need, but I’m grateful.

“Weak. I need food. Thank you so much,” I say, taking a bite of a cracker. My stomach immediately begins growling and I take another bite, adding a slice of cheese this time.

“Can we please go back to work, Luna?” Arianna asks me.

“It’s been awful watching them try to figure out how to cook,” another omega says.

I look around, frowning. “They didn’t exactly leave the kitchen clean, did they?”

“Well, Luna, if we had gone to warrior training, you wouldn’t have expected us to take down a warrior in our first couple of days, right?” Susie asks me.

“They did the best they knew how to do. It’s not like they’ve ever done this before,” another omega says.

I look at them and they’re all nodding. I.smile, ducking my head. “Thank you,” I say.

“For what?” Arianna asks.

“For reminding me that I’m not the mean, awful, uncaring Luna that they thought they wanted. Strength comes in all shapes and sizes, not just in how strong of a punch you can throw. I hope the pack has at least learned that lesson in the last couple of days,” I say.

“Oh, I’m pretty sure they have,” Susie says. “They were really hungry tonight.”

“So can we, Luna? Can we please make food that’s edible. It’s been so painful to watch them.”

“Yes. I’ll go tell them that you’re ready to get back to work,” I say. Rather than walking out, I open my arms and they all come to hug me.

“I love you all. Please, please, if anyone is ever harassing you, if anyone threatens to hurt you, I don’t care what they say they will do to me, you link me right away. I will be there. I will make sure that nothing like what happened to Christy happens again.”

“Thank you, Luna.”

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you too, Luna.”

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the hug

see the warriors‘ reactions, or if they are showing solidarity, but they all follow me into the dining

on?” I ask the omegas

like

want them gone, they’re

you don’t like them and that

from the back of the room. He comes to

are individuals living in a group setting. But that’s not what this is. A pack should be a family. We should all love each other, take care of each other, protect each other from anyone who would harm someone in this pack, even if that person is part of this pack. That is what a pack should be. That is the kind of pack that I want to be a Luna of. I want you all to recognize that everyone in this pack has strengths. Do not assume that my kindness is weakness. It is not. Others may not have physical strength, but their strengths may be the foundation that allows you, as

pack members, the omegas, reminded me that I am not the hardcore Luna that you all thought you wanted. I am, at heart, a kind, loving person. But I will not tolerate the abuse of anyone in my pack. I don’t care how old you are or what your relationship is to the person, you don’t hurt your family and everyone here is family. That is what I want. That is what I expect. And you can thank your

change, and it starts at the top,” I say, looking at Quirin. He nods, looking and acting like we are in complete

want this pack to start acting like a family. And if your omegas are willing, they can cook you something that

“Thank you,

Luna!”

let you

tone remains muted, but I can feel their determination to make me

and look at

you eat?” he asks before

“A little.”

sure that she was never alone,” he says. I turn and smile at them as they make their

make sure that

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back here tonight? Or should I plan

come back here.”

“We need to talk, but it can wait until

for bathing me and putting me to

my mate. I love you,

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wrap me in his arms. I take a deep breath. I don’t know what he needs to tell me,

talk when I

step back, he takes my hands. “Let me know if

and start to walk out, only to have Susie push some food in my hands. “I know you probably don’t want to eat, but just take bites as you can, Luna,” she

I get to the hospital, I find Deborah sitting with Christy.

is she doing?” I ask, going to look at her vitals during the time I was asleep.

woken up yet, Luna. How

and regain my strength, but … I’m better now,” I say, taking

me. “We really do love you, Luna. I didn’t realize how much

much as I am my mother’s daughter,

also one of the most loving and caring women I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. I’ve watched you treat and heal pups and warriors alike. It’s made me want to be a better nurse. I … I even signed up for one of the classes at your brother’s pack so I can attend

look at

nods. “Do you think that’s stupid?”

hope you like it and take more classes. I need all

and hugs me again. “Thanks, Luna.”