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

father is waiting for

they turn to walk

to me. "I

for me returns. "And I

smile and then look at my father. "Love you

did see me standing here," he

says before

my way inside, headed back to

arrive, I hear Arianna and Susie talking

are sitting at a small table at the edge of the kitchen that they use to take breaks or just

this party?" I ask

snaps up and I can see the tears streaming down

bit scared, Luna," Arianna

part of the reason I wanted to talk to you," I say, taking Susie's seat when she

can work, Luna. I swear I can. Please don't

the omegas in our pack when they get upset. Then I cup her cheek

I'm crying,"

apologies are needed, Christy. And I won't take this away from you, if you want it. But I

head out of my hand and

"What's that Luna?"

heard that I have quite a few babies growing

"I

mother will have to put

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

And I want it to be you," I say, watching

wide.

"Me"

pups while you regain your confidence at being around pack members again. It will give you a sense of security and safety that you might not be feeling right now,

you'd be perfect for that job," Susie

me. "I

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

looks at me a moment, then

so

in this pack. I just want to make

nanny. I will think about whether or not I want to live on the Alpha floor though. That's a bit

there's no

do I start?"

about 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 agree to letting me walk

you, Luna," Arianna

"Yes, he does."

I turn to leave, I see Lane standing at the

him are

you have a moment?" he asks

say and watch

I turn to Lane.

to consider as your Luna Guard. Terrance is a strong fighter and after a rocky start, I believe

Terrance and nod. "How do you

pups?"

"I'd be honored, Luna."

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know he's making changes that are in line with the