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 for

call as they

back to me.

smile that is only for me returns. "And

and then look at my father.

here,"

he says before

make my way inside, headed back to

hear Arianna and Susie talking to

going to hurt you. He's gone," Arianna says. I can smell the salty scent of tears as I walk in. The three of them are sitting at a small table at the edge of the kitchen that they use to take breaks or just get off their feet during the day. But right now,

this

and I can see the tears

bit scared, Luna,"

through a lot, Christy. It's going to 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

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

say, running my hand over her hair like I've seen my mother do with the omegas in our pack when they get upset. Then I cup her cheek and brush away her tears as she leans into my

sorry I'm crying,"

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

head out of my hand and looks

"What's that Luna?"

a few babies growing in here," I say,

smiles. "I did hear.

about it but also overwhelmed with the 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 prepare for our little ones' arrival. And then,

run the hospital" Arianna looks from me to Christy and back again. "What

Christy. And I want it to

wide.

"Me"

be very good with young pups and, if you're feeling unsafe in the pack, Quirin and I are 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 you might not be feeling right now, and it would be a huge help to me

you'd be perfect for that job," Susie says. "You're always so good with the

tremble as she looks at me. "I would feel safe up there

me know. We can move you to the end of the hall so 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 the Alpha floor with me and then with me and the pups when they arrive.

me a moment, then

you so much,

We all love you here. There will always be a place for you in this pack. I just want to make sure that you have the space and

need to think about it, Luna. I'd be proud to be your nanny. I will think about whether or not I want

there's no pressure either

I

strength. But Echo is back, so hopefully by tomorrow, Quirin will agree to letting me

you,

"Yes, he does."

to leave, I see Lane standing at the edge of the kitchen waiting

him are Terrance,

you have a moment?" he asks

Lane," I say and watch Leo

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

as your Luna Guard. Terrance is a strong fighter and after a rocky start, I believe that he's proven his loyalty

nod. "How do you feel about being assigned

four pups?" I ask

"I'd be honored, Luna."

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