The Liekos Pack Series

The Pack Doctors Mate Helen's POV Today is the day. A new week and a fresh start. I had to keep going stopping a few days at a time here and there to leave my scent. I didn't want my ex to find me and the more places I stopped the more confused he would be. Thankfully my mother already set up a new place for me to go. I was unsure of taking up residence in another pack especially since I'm not exactly one of them, a werewolf, that is. She insists they will protect me and keep me safe. The Beta's mate is a warlock and he made me an elixir to help mask my scent for a while until hopefully Paul gives up on the crazy notion of forcing me to be his mate. It was bad enough that Paul wouldn't give me an inch to breathe then the mateless Alpha started showing interest in me as well. A part of me wishes we had never moved to the Highland Pack and I had never found out that most supernatural creatures are in fact real but my mother happened to be the mate of a werewolf. She could have rejected him but after my dad's death when I was two she had been alone and she deserved happiness/love. It was an adjustment and she was weary our first couple months there but they fell in love quickly and since then they've been inseparable. She wanted to sneak away with me but I insisted she stay. It wasn't fair to rip my step dad from his home and my mom needed him just as he does her. Their love is one I truly hope to find one day but it will be my own choice not that of some goddess. I don't know that I ever truly believed Paul when he claimed I was his mate but he was insistent, also very persistent. I was only 17 when he started to pursue me and it wasn't anything serious until after I turned 18. Then it was like he and his wolf went into a frenzy. They both became super possessive of me. Neither one liking another wolf, male or female, looking at me for too long. He would follow me almost everywhere, even school, where he insisted on waiting outside my classes. He was the pack's future Gamma and I tried encouraging him to focus on his training but his only concern was me. I didn't understand the sudden and intense obsession that happened the very day of my birthday. He claimed right away it was the mate bond taking affect but I had been living in the pack for several years at that point and although mates were very much drawn to each other the way Paul was was on a whole other level. It wasn't normal and no matter how much I insisted I felt nothing for him he would not let up. Eventually he wore me down and I did try. I tried to love him but then I found myself tied to a bed for an entire weekend three years after my 18th birthday because he didn't want to let me out for my 21st birthday. I didn't want him hovering and wanted a girls night but he refused instead throwing me over his shoulder, carrying me to his room in the pack house to tie me up in his room for the weekend. Unfortunately for me all the rooms in the pack house are sound proof so no matter how much I screamed no one came to help me. I silently wished I was a wolf so I could fight back more or at the very least mind link someone to help. I respect my home pack and wolves in general they are amazing creatures but Paul was unhinged and if I didn't get away when I did I fear he may have forcefully marked/mated me which I did not in a million years want. I was not sure if I, like my mother, by chance had a mate out there but even if I did it didn't matter I wanted to love and cherish the person I would be with for the rest of my life. I didn't want to be forced into something especially a bond with a man I couldn't trust or stand. I decided to stop by the hospital first and fill out all my new hire paperwork, pick up my scrubs, ID's, etc before venturing into my new pack. I let them know I would be by some time this afternoon to meet with the Alpha and Beta and let them know more details about why I need asylum. My mom kept everything pretty vague and open to interpretation in case Paul was listening when she called them. She didn't want to arise suspicion or give anything away too easily. I didn't want to live in a pack house again but she insisted it would be the safest place for me. After parking in the employee garage I made my way to the elevator. "Hold the door please," a husky voice came from a few feet away just before I turn to push the button. I turn and hold my hand out to stop the doors from closing. My eyes travel up to the owner of the voice still echoing in my head. I have to consciously stop my jaw from dropping to the floor by clenching my teeth together a few seconds as I take in the sexy over 6 ft hunk of a doctor coming my way. I can tell he's MD by the lab coat and stethoscope wrapped around his neck. His dark brown hair is short around the sides and back, thicker and longer on top, but perfectly laid on top not a strand out of place. I can't help the small giggle that escapes my lips as I think about running my hand through it playfully messing it up just a bit. "Do I have something on my face," he asks after finally stepping into the elevator. I shake my head no and scoot back against the wall with my head down embarrassed I just giggled at the poor man for no real reason. I start picking at my fingernails, a bad habit I gained from Paul. Any time I was around other, male members specifically, pack members he didn't like me making eye contact or speaking to them. It was sick how I bent to his will over time and yet managed to find the strength to actually get away from him. Here I was just now oogling a complete stranger, a doctor, who I could possibly work with one day. I silently scold myself for checking him out and laughing at the silly thought that popped into my head. "Floor?" He asks after I hear him push his own button. "The main floor," I say lowly scared to look up and become entranced by him again. "I won't bite ya know," he jokes as I suddenly feel him right beside me and see his feet now next to mine. "Sorry," I manage to slip out. "I'm new in town and this could technically be considered my first day I suppose I'm just a little nervous." "That's understandable. Well welcome," he says extending his hand towards me. I take it and make the mistake of looking up at him once again. His baby blue eyes shift to black for just a second, I swear, or maybe I'm just being paranoid now thinking everyone I come across is a werewolf. My hand feels tingly where our skin meets and although a large part of me wants to pull it away immediately I leave it there a few seconds longer reveling in its warmth. I can't explain it but a sense of calm washes over me as I shake his hand and stare into his mesmerizing eyes. His smile grows and I realize we've been shaking hands for an oddly long time. I slip my hand from his and that huge smile disappears for a moment before he plasters it right back on. "So you never did answer my question?" "Hmm." "You giggled... is there something on my face?" "No," I huff out wanting to say your face is perfect. "I just had a silly thought that was all it was nothing I swear." "Anything going on in that gorgeous head I assure you is far from nothing. Please tell me. Maybe I could use a laugh as well." "It's," I take a pause thinking about how I'm really about to open up to him, a man I just met, so easily but something about him makes me want to tell him everything. "Your hair... it's just so perfect and I thought how fun it would be to mess it up." "Would that make you happy," he says turning to his side to face me better. "Huh mate," he whispers bending his face down near my ear, sending a shiver throughout my whole body as his hot breathe hits my neck but then I tense instantly at that word "mate". "What did you just call me," I whisper trying to clarify if I heard him correctly or maybe my paranoid mind really is playing tricks on me. "Um," he stutters out taking a step back quickly and running a hand through his perfect hair. "Sorry I studied abroad in the outback and still use their lingo sometimes I suppose. It's what they call each other over there ya know... mates." "Right," I say studying his face to see if it is genuinely just a coincidence or he's covering up but before I can decide the doors open and two elderly women enter eyeing him up and down as well giving me the perfect opportunity to slip out before things get any more awkward. I know it wasn't the floor I needed to be on but I had to get off the elevator after such an odd and confusing encounter. Finally finding my way to the Human Resources department I get my picture for my ID badge and everything else sorted then head back to my car so I can make my way to the pack. The pack lands are about 30 miles outside the main city in a highly secluded area of the mountains. The majority of packs picked highly wooded areas to hide their existence and keep their members safe. There were a few that chose to live in the city, mingling in with the humans and other supernatural beings out there. Four wolves, two in human form and another two hiding in wolf form nearby, meet me at the border. I've gotten good at spotting hidden wolves in the tree lines over the past several years. Unless you know what your looking for then they are hard to spot. A quick mind link to either their Alpha or Beta and I receive the all clear to proceed into the territory. A large five story mansion sits in the middle of the land with houses spread throughout for families. The Alpha, Thaddeus, and Beta, Harley, meet me at the front door and proceed with a tour of the pack house before anything else. The basement holds a pool and gym with all types of weights and equipment. The first/main floor is the dining hall and kitchen, along with the offices of the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. The second floor is for guests and a select few, like myself, that need special accommodations. I try not to feel like a burden as they show me to the Room I've been assigned. They show me a special intercom system they had set up in my room to reach the third, forth, and fifth floors which belong to the Gamma, Beta, and Alpha respectively. Although Harley moved from her floor when she met her mate because he insisted they have their own house near the border where he could practice magic freely. She also gave me the elixir he made for me and the instructions to only take a few drops a day. After helping me bring my bags in Harley excuses herself while Thaddeus offers to walk me around to the school, outside training grounds, and pack hospital where I told him I would volunteer in my off time to help thank them for letting me stay in their pack. "You are part of our pack now. This is your home as much as it is anyone else's. If anyone makes you feel unwelcome you be sure to tell Harley or I," the Alpha insists as we finally, after what seems like hours, enter the pack's hospital. "Looks like Warren is still out," he says as we pass by an office with an open door. "That's our main pack doctor's office. If you ever need anything work related that's the man to go to. His second in command, Cami, will most likely be the one showing you the ropes let's see if we can find her." After tracking down Cami, Thaddeus leaves me in her care and she gives me a more in depth tour of the facility. She is very sweet and kind. Just from the brief interaction with her I can tell we'll get along great and hopefully maybe even become friends over time. I miss my best friend Fran more than anything. She was the third hardest person to leave beside my mom and step dad. I promised her once things settled down I would discreetly let her know my whereabouts so she can sneak away one weekend to come see me. We both leave shortly before dinner is due to start so we can clean up. She offered to introduce me to some of the other humans living with the pack and their mates in case I ever wanted a break from the supernatural. Once back in my room I look at the few bags I have on the bed and contemplate whether I should truly unpack. I've been living out of my car and motels for the past several month's never actually unloading my things. I decide to put a few things away but keep the majority packed and in the corner of the room's closet with the exception of a special backpack with bare essentials, emergency money, and a fake ID with passport as a last resort in need of a last minute escape. I shove the back pack under the bed right where I plan to sleep and head for a shower. The pack house shower is infinitely better than the cheap motels I've stayed or sinks at gas stations I used to freshen up on the road. I simply stand under the hot water after first getting in letting it sooth my tense muscles. I hate to admit that being on the run and hiding has kept me on edge and I hope now that I am safely in a pack with the ability to mask my scent I will make it habit not to look over my shoulder at all times. I want to enjoy my new life here and trust my step father when he says they will keep me safe here. I close my eyes while relaxing under the water and the doctor from earlier pops into my mind. I won't deny there is an instant attraction there but if he is a werewolf and I'm his mate... I don't know if I'm ready for that yet. I would need to tell him all about Paul and who knows what would happen if he ever actually found me. My hope, is with me gone his obsession will dissipate but there's the chance the exact opposite could happen and he could become even more crazed than before which could lead to the possibility of my mate getting hurt, if he even is my mate. This could all just be in my head. My mind replays his close proximity in the elevator and the sound of his deep voice right near my ear. I imagine him pinning me against the back of elevator, leaning down, and kissing me once... twice... each one longer than the last until I cave throw my arms up around his neck, slip my fingers in his hair, and pull his head down so I can deepen our kisses. With each passing second our lips become more frenzied as I twist and pull his hair, the bulge in his pants growing larger, and putting pressure on my stomach. His hands travel around my body, a hand settling on each side of my ass before lifting me up easily, my legs instinctively wrapping around his waist. "f**k," I hiss out, my fingers slipping in and out of my wet p***y, my thumb rubbing my clit as they do, the thought of him grinding his hard member against me in that elevator sends me over the edge and I c*m hard/fast which is rare for a simple daydream. I never slept with Paul for fear he would mark me during but we took care of each other in other ways. I've never had such a quick and intense orgasm like that even by myself. This was a first and the man of my dreams wasn't even actually present. The thought of how incredible it could be with him lingers in my mind as I finish my shower and get dressed to go downstairs. A knock at my door startles me but it turns out to just be Cami coming to walk down with me. Entering the dinning hall I can feel tons of eyes on me. I'm new, an outsider, a human... I can understand the curiosity and intrigue. Cami leads me to a table in the middle of the room with a couple, evident from their very close proximity and hand holding, and a lone male wolf who looks bored watching the love birds. "Guys," Cami starts grabbing everyones attention. "This is Helen our newest pack member," she continues then turns her attention to me. "Helen that is my baby brother Gavin, my big sis Nelli, and her mate Clark." "Can't you just say brother, I'm a whole foot taller than you now... not a baby anymore," Gavin groans out, standing, and he isn't lying about being way taller than Cami. "Welcome to the pack," he says to me, pulling me forward into a strong brotherly bear hug which feels nice after being away from my own family the past few months, until a menacingly possessive growl erupts from behind us. Before I can process exactly whats happening I'm pulled gently from Gavin's arms and two strong arms surround me as his head dips into the crook of my neck. I can tell from his smell in the elevator and amazing hair it is in fact the doctor from earlier. He is a werewolf and from his actions just now I'm definitely his mate. An unmarked mate can cause a frenzy of emotions with their wolf counterparts. The bond is often more sacred to them and any chance of them loosing that, i.e. another male wolf hugging their mate, has been known to enrage them enough to take full control of their human. Which is probably why he is inhaling my scent to calm his wolf. "So you know about us my sweet little mate," he whispers against my ear in a low tone. "That's why you questioned what I said in the elevator," he adds before moving his head back to look me in the eyes, his hand coming up, and resting along my cheek as his gaze upon me deepens. "Is that why you ran out so quickly? I didn't mean to scare you," he whispers, his voice laced with concern. "I'm not scared of you," I say quickly, truthfully that's not what made me run and he needed to know that. "Yes I know about you but," I pause looking around at all the eyes on us. "Can we talk about this somewhere private?" "Of course. Would you feel comfortable coming to my home with me and I can cook for you," he asks, his eyes big and full of hope. "Yes," I simply reply unable to resist his puppy dog look. He grabs my hand and I feel tiny little tingles dancing all along my skin where it touches with his. I blindly follow him almost in a daze hearing Cami say something inaudible in the background. I'm too mesmerized by my mate leading me from the pack house. He's in a pair of loose basketball shorts and a tank top so I can see his glorious ass and broad shoulders better than before in the elevator. What I wouldn't give to grab a handful of his nice butt while he's buried deep inside me I think to myself then shake my head at the thoughts traipsing through my mind.