The Pack's Doctor novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80: Gammas and Betas.

Laney.

I watched my mate, my official mate of three days, while he fought for his position as Gamma. I had no doubt that he would win. He's a great fighter, but an even better instructor, which is what the Gamma position would do, train the warriors in our pack.

Our pack. I'm still getting used to the idea of being a part of this pack. I watch as Alpha Warren jogs over and kisses his mate for the pack, the goddess, and the world to see. The love that is shared in this pack is unlike anything that I've ever seen, and definitely unlike anything in Thomas' pack, even when his father was Alpha.

This pack feels good. The camaraderie, the cohesiveness, is unlike anything I've ever seen or felt. This pack acts like a pack should. They act like a family, protecting each other, and working together. Even this competition against Haynes feels different.

I'd been terrified that these five warriors would work together to take Haynes out. It's what would have happened in my previous pack. They would have worked together to find his weakness and one by one, they would have played on his weakness until one of them took him out, most likely forever. Death in these types of competitions wasn't uncommon in Thomas' pack. But it's just another difference here.

When Luna Yara tells Haynes that she expects to congratulate him later on his win, I'm surprised again. First that she clearly identified who her preference is, but second, rather than making it more of a compe tition, the others realized that Haynes won't let his Luna down. They were ready to give up and let him have the position.

And then the biggest surprise of all, Alpha Warren told them to continue. He's right. The not knowing for sure could cause animosity in the future, it could mean that warriors test Haynes and therefore me, more than they should because they never truly found out if he could defeat them.

In between each battle, Alpha Warren gives Haynes a break to breathe and get some water. He always jogs over and kisses me, each kiss becoming more and more sweaty. But I don't care. At first, I thought it would feel strange for him to kiss me in front of others. In this pack, though, it feels right. I'd almost be upset if he didn't kiss me in front of everyone.

When he defeats his final opponent, he first checks to make sure he's okay, congratulating him on a good fight, then he turns to me. I race into his arms, slamming my body against his as I wrap my arms around him.

"You did it!" I say excitedly, before kissing him.

I can feel his growl of happiness vibrating against my body as I kiss him.

"Congratulations, Gamma," several warriors say. I can feel them slapping him on the shoulder as they pass, but he doesn't stop kissing me.

When he finally pulls back, he smiles at me. "I think they were talking to you."

I bark out a laugh, just as Beta Charlie and my sister come out to congratulate Haynes.

"Gamma Haynes," Charlie says, walking up.

"Gamma Laney," Noelle says, smiling at me.

"Beta Noelle," I say, before pulling her into a hug. A year ago, I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to protect my sister, to keep her away from Thomas or the others who wanted her, but now, here we are, in this amazing pack and we're both ranked members.

"Why don't you go get cleaned up. I believe our Alpha is planning another celebration for you tonight."

"Another one?" I ask.

"We have a lot to celebrate. Good things are happening in this pack. We should always celebrate good things, and now we can."

I look at my mate. "We should definitely celebrate," I say proudly.

"What kind of celebration are we having?" he asks, his eyes darkening.

I laugh. "Every kind possible."

"Perfect, let's start now," he says, scooping me up and carrying me into the packhouse.

"Get something to eat," Charlie calls from behind us.

"Oh, I'm definitely going to be eating," Haynes growls, making me blush.

I've never blushed as much as I have since I met this man. I don't think I'd ever blushed before, ever. But now, I know exactly what he's saying, what he means, and what it will feel like when he has his face between my thighs.

I can't wait.

Noelle POV I lean into my mate as we watch Haynes, Gamma Haynes now, carry my sister up to their room where I'm sure they will begin celebrating right away.

"I'm proud of the Beta that you are, I'm proud of the man and wolf that you are, I'm proud to be your mate, and I'm proud that one day, I will be the mother of your pups," I say, reaching up to stroke his cheek, rubbing my thumb over his jaw until he relaxes.

He leans down, kissing me deeply, opening his mind and letting his emotions, his pride in my words flow through me. I open myself to him, letting him feel just how much I meant every word I said, how much I love him and how grateful I am to have him as my mate.

He pulls back and leans his forehead against mine. "You want to have my pups?"

"I do," I say.

"That's what I wanted to talk about. Now that our Alpha and Luna are trying for a pup, I thought that maybe, we could start trying. I mean, if you're ready."

I kiss my mate again, then kiss his jaw, making my way to his ear where I nibble on his earlobe before whispering in his ear.

"I already am."

He jerks back, looking at my face.

"You already are..."

I smile. "Pregnant. I just found out this morning."

He lifts me up, swinging me around as he lifts his head and howls happily.

Then he sets me down and kisses me as passionately as he does when we're making love.

"You've just made me the happiest man in the world."

"Congratulations, Daddy. You're going to be a father!"

He howls again as I laugh, then he pulls me deeper into the forest and shows me just how happy he is.