The Pack's Doctor by Cooper

Chapter 289

Lila

I feel sick to my stomach. I couldn’t eat breakfast and Alpha Warren noticed I was distracted in warrior training and pulled me aside.

“Lila, we’ll all be in court today. You won’t be alone. Why don’t you plan to ride with me and my family. I know Cyra and Yorick will be waiting for you, but this way, you’ll be surrounded by pack members when you arrive,” he said.

“Okay,” I said.

When we get ready to leave, Wendy comes up and squeezes my hands. “I know it’s scary. I was terrified when I went in front of the council. But it helps to have someone you trust standing beside you. Yorick and Cyra will be there to support you and so will we.”

“Thank you.”

Luna Yara pulls me into a hug. It’s so unexpected that I nearly burst into tears.

“You’re going to be okay, sweetheart. What

Sore you afraid of?”

“What if he doesn’t accept my rejection?” I whisper.

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“The Council can force him too, Lila. If they put the force of their command behind it, he won’t have a choice. Are you second guessing your

rejection of him?” Alpha Warren says.

“No. No, he lied to me. He used me. I could never trust someone like that. I just… he doesn’t know that I’m the one who warned Alpha Cyra.”

they will have reviewed the evidence that was presented to the Council. And he may try to intimidate you, or say something cruel, but the Council will also put a halt to that as well. Remember, you did nothing wrong. You are as much a victim in

Luna Yara has continued to have her arm wrapped around me, their pups have all moved closer, as if cocooning me

you,” I say, swiping at

when Alpha Cyra defeated her father, are all coming to court. Apparently, Alpha Quirin is coming which makes me even more nervous, and Alpha Conhor is coming too. We only spent a day with him, but he seemed nice. Cyra’s uncle and cousin are coming. Some other Alpha, Alpha

I say, surprised that so many people who weren’t directly related to what happened with Stellan will

family,”

our family,” Alpha Wendy

very clear about that,” I say, shivering as I remember how violent

be as vicious as Quirin, but

just this family. Alpha Christer and Stellan didn’t seem to have this level of loyalty to each other, I mean they worked together to try and get Alpha Cyra’s

love for each other.

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the pack the last few days. There, they are easy–going and relaxed, even playful. However, when we step out of the car in front of the courthouse, every one

up the steps, engulfing me in their protection as if I am also part of their family. I guess as a pack member, that love and protection extends to me. It makes me feel safe in a way I haven’t for

the steps, I see Alpha Quirin and his Luna, Kennedy. Standing beside them are Alpha Connor and a woman I haven’t met. I assume that

as we walk up. He’s a lot like his father and Alpha

them can hear

inside, but we waited for you,”

“Thank you.”

for us!” I hear a woman’s voice behind me.

“Hi, Piper.”

we file in. Once again, it feels like I’m surrounded by protection, only this

foot in the courtroom. Stellan is already here. Because I’m surrounded by so many people, I can’t see him, but I

Henry?” Alpha Connor asks