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

as they turn to walk

turns back to me. "I love

that is only for me returns. "And

at my father. "Love you

did see me standing here," he says, winking at me.

he says before they walk

and make my way

I arrive, I hear Arianna

one's 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

I join this party?"

can see the tears streaming down

bit

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 she moves

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

our pack when they get upset. Then I cup her cheek and brush away her tears as she leans into

sorry I'm crying,"

I won't take this away from you, if you want it. But I have a proposition for you, one that I hope you

head out of

"What's that Luna?"

I have quite a few babies growing in here,"

"I

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, we'll have four little mouths

Quirin will still have to run the pack and I'll still have to run the hospital" Arianna looks from me to Christy and back again. "What

to be you,"

wide.

"Me"

to the pups while you regain your

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

looks at me. "I would

that Quirin isn't going to let me help with things like setting up the nursery, so, when you're ready, let 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

a moment, then

you so much,

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

proud to be your nanny. I will think about whether or not I want to live on the Alpha

there's no pressure

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

loves you, Luna," Arianna

"Yes, he does."

standing at the edge of the kitchen

him are Terrance, Leo,

you have a

say and watch

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

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

at Terrance and nod. "How do you

four pups?" I ask

"I'd be honored, Luna."

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