The Pack's Doctor novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135 

Chapter 135 

Kennedy 

After finishing up with Beta Kier, I realize that no one else is coming to the hospital. Whether they don’t think I’m capable of helping them or they just don’t trust me, I’m not sure. What hurts the most is that even Quirin didn’t come. He could lead by example, show the pack that I can help to heal them, but it seems that while we may have made some improvements in the bedroom, he still thinks of me as that little pup. 

When I walk into the packhouse, I stop, seeing people milling around, burning off the residual tension of the battle. I can smell the injuries on them, smell the blood and seeping wounds that their wolves are having to slowly heal. I feel frustrated tears prick at my eyes. Would it be so terrible to let someone help them? 

“Hey, there you are. I was just coming to check on you,” Quirin says, skipping down the stairs. He’s freshly showered, his hair still wet and the scent of soap still clinging to his skin. 

“I just got back,” I say softly. 

He gives me a pained look. “No one came to the hospital, I’m guessing.” 

“Why didn’t you? I can tell you have injuries.” 

“Raif is a strong wolf, Kennedy. He can heal me. The others, the warriors in this pack, their wolves are strong too.” 

So, it’s not the warriors, it’s my mate. He doesn’t have faith in me, so the pack doesn’t either. I can’t imagine what it took for Arianna to get Kier to come to the hospital tonight. Or maybe he just listens to his mate, unlike mine. 

I step past him, feeling too vulnerable to argue right now. 

“Did you eat?” he asks. 

“I’m good,” I say. 

“I’m going to get some food. I can bring you something,” he says. 

“No, I’m fine,” I say. My stomach is in knots, and I know anything I put in my mouth will just get stuck in my throat. 

I make my way upstairs, feeling the weight of Quirin’s stare at my back. I don’t look at him, not trusting myself not to burst into tears. That would just confirm what he already suspects that I’m just a little pup. When I get to our room, I shower quickly and crawl into bed. I’m too hurt to want to be with Quirin tonight. 

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When I hear the door open and close, I don’t move, keeping my eyes closed. I hear him stop and I know he’s looking at me, but I still don’t open my eyes. I hear him sigh, then move to the other side of the bed and crawl in behind me. He pulls me against his body and murmurs that he loves me before falling into a deep sleep. 

Sleep takes much longer to find me. I have no idea how to win the respect of the pack when my own mate doesn’t seem to respect me. 

In the morning, I feel him get up and get ready for warrior training. Before he leaves, he comes over and sits on the bed. “Kennedy, time to get up. I’m headed to warrior training,” he says softly. 

“Okay. How are you feeling this morning?” I ask him, unable to help myself. Did Raif really heal him over night? “Almost as good as new. Like I said, Raif is a strong wolf, Little Pup.” 

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“Yeah, I guess so.” 

He frowns but presses a kiss to my lips. “Are you still upset about yesterday?” 

I shrug. “I just wish you had at least come to see me, Quirin. Maybe then the others would too.” 

“Or maybe they’d see me as weak, Kennedy and begin challenging me. An Alpha always has to look strong to his pack.” 

“My father…” I begin. 

“That’s different. Your mother is a doctor. You will be too one day. And I know you’ll be just as great as your mother is, probably even better, knowing you. Look, I have to go. We can talk more about this later if you want.” 

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“Okay,” I say, feeling even more frustrated with my mate. He has no idea what I’m capable of. He’s just assuming that I don’t know what I’m doing. 

After he leaves, I get up and head over to the hospital. “Luna, don’t forget your breakfast!” Christy calls out to me as I’m walking out. 

“Thanks, Christy. Are you all doing okay after yesterday?” 

“Yes, thank you, Luna. We’ll need to order more food today or tomorrow for your Luna ceremony though.” 

“Let’s plan on doing that tomorrow. I have something I want to take care of at the hospital today and I want to take as much time as you and the others need to talk through the order,” I tell her. 

“Okay, Luna. I’ll let the others know and we’ll start putting together a list of what we think we need.” 

“Perfect,” I say, and turn to head out. 

“Hey Luna,” Beta Kier says, jogging up. 

“Beta Kier, how are you feeling this morning?” I ask him. 

“Fantastic, Luna,” he says before his voice changes to Rowd’s. “Thanks to you. Both of us feel great this morning. I’m not even tired.” 

“That’s great news. I’m so happy I could help,” I say to him. 

“Next time, I’ll be the first in line,” Kier says smiling.