The Pack's Doctor by Cooper

Chapter 190

Kennedy

"Hi Henry,” I say, hearing Quirin growling low in his chest at Henry's teasing.

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"Ah, shit. I'm not interrupting you two in bed, am I?” I hear him ask, although I'm pretty sure he snickered. He's obviously enjoying himself.

"Do you really think I would have answered the fucking phone if I was in bed with my mate?"

"You might have, if you were worried about me," he says.

"Did you call just to harass me?" Quirin asks.

"Well, mostly yes, but I did call to check on Kennedy," he says.

"My mate is perfectly fine. Her mother is here to make sure that her pregnancy and delivery are going well and Echo made her reappearance again this morning," he says, smiling down at me.

"That's awesome, Kennedy. I'm so glad to hear that. But really, I was calling to make sure you have a safe word."

"A safe word?" I ask and Quirin starts growling, louder this time.

"Yeah, you know, in case Quirin keeps you locked to the bed because of his voracious need for you and you can't get away even to use the bathroom. We need a safe word so I know when to call in the calvary to come help you." I can tell Henry is having to work really hard to keep from laughing.

"Alpha Henry, maybe I like it when my mate ties me to bed and has his wicked way with me," I purr, making Quirin's eyes snap to me. "I mean, I'm proud to be carrying four of my mate's pups and thrilled that everyone knows just how much my mate wants me."

I watch Quirin's slow smile, the smile that is only for me.

"Damn Kennedy! I had no idea Quirin was going to rub off on you like this."

"I thought you understood how these things worked, Henry. I wouldn't be pregnant

if he hadn't rubbed off inside me," I say, watching my mate's grin get wider and wider.

"What the fuck is happening? I feel like I'm in some alternate universe where Quirin is all sweet and lovey and you, Kennedy are now the hardcore one."

"Love will do that to you Henry," I say, watching and feeling my mate's happiness. “Talk later, Henry. I need to go practice putting pups in my mate. I obviously am not up to par if I only gave her four," he says, growling possessively at me.

"You need to consider the safe word, Kennedy!" Henry yells through the phone as Quirin disconnects, making me laugh.

"Is family always that annoying?" he asks me, his eyes dark with possessive pride.

"Not always. Sometimes they're great and other times you want to kill them," I tell him.

"That describes my feelings toward Henry to a tee."

He leans in to kiss me and I'm sure that he would have carried me back upstairs if my father hadn't interrupted us with his throat clearing.

"Did

you want to look over the pack lands, Quirin?"

Quirin growls, but pulls back. "We'll pick this up later," he says.

"I'm holding you to that, Alpha," I tell him.

"Let me know how it goes with Christy."

"I will," I say as he stands and sets me on my feet. He kisses me again before

my father is waiting

call as they turn to

to me. "I love

for me returns. "And I

then look at my father.

see me standing here," he

he says before they walk

my way

I arrive, I hear Arianna and

as I walk in. The three of them are sitting at a small table at the

can I join this party?" I ask

head snaps up and I can see the

just got a bit scared, Luna,"

take time to work through that. That's part of the reason I wanted to talk to you," I say, taking Susie's seat when she moves so I can get closer to Christy. I take the hand that

can. Please don't take this away from me," she

I've seen my mother do with the omegas in our pack when they get upset. Then I cup her cheek and

I'm

want it. But I have a proposition for you,

lifts her head out of my hand and

"What's that Luna?"

have quite a few

smiles. "I did hear.

idea of our family of two growing to a family of six very rapidly. At some point, my mother will have to put me on bedrest and I won't be able to do much to

still have to run the pack and I'll still have to run the hospital" Arianna looks from me to Christy and back

a nanny, Christy. And I want it to be you," I say, watching as her

wide.

"Me"

willing to move you to the Alpha floor so you can be closer to the pups while you regain your confidence at being around pack members again. It will give you a sense of security and safety that

Susie says.

"I

Quirin and I don't bother you. It will mean that Leo can't come see you any time he wants though. I don't know if that matters to you, but it's something to consider. You can always keep your room and then spend your days on

at me a moment, then throws her arms around

you so much,

Christy. We all love you here. There will always be a place for you in this pack. I

I will think

to you and there's no pressure either

do I start?" she

tomorrow? I need to see my mother today and I'm still gaining my strength. But Echo is back, so hopefully by tomorrow, Quirin will

you, Luna," Arianna

"Yes, he does."

Lane standing

are Terrance,

do you have a moment?" he asks

course, Lane," I say and watch Leo wink at

of the kitchen and I turn to Lane. "Luna, these are the men that

Guard. Terrance is a strong fighter and after

look at Terrance and nod. "How do you feel

four pups?"

"I'd be honored, Luna."

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