Nebraska was in the den in front of the herd records checking that the living conditions were at their best. That part she had taken on to lighten Hades' task as alpha and she was good at it. After all she had taken on all those tasks when she was queen of her former pack.
She had been young to take over so she didn't trust many to give her so much responsibility. And she had been right. The only wolf she had ever given her trust to had been Liam and look how that had turned out. She was much more cautious now. She was no longer just a puppy. At least now she had her husband, kids, brother-in-law, beta with her wife and she knew that with them there were no problems. Still, she didn't let her guard down.
She felt the door burst open and saw two of her sons walk in. Their faces were tense and she left the papers on the table forgetting about them, her children were above all.
-What's wrong?- she asked excitedly.
-Ma, you have to do something,- Noa leaned back on the table.
-Yes, Ma, it's urgent,- Alan copied him.
She blinked.
-But what's wrong?
The two wolves looked at each other.
-Please take care of father.
Nebraska looked confused at first.
-Excuse me?
-Ma, I don't know, lock him in the room but we can't take it anymore. Work your magic,- Alan insisted forcefully.
Nebraska knew she was speechless at her children's request. And before she could think of anything the door opened again and Leoxi walked towards her with Rodrigo at her side.
-Queen, it is necessary for me to do something of the utmost importance,- he said.
She raised an eyebrow.
-Don't tell me,- her voice was serious, -Something to do with my husband?
-Then you don't need details.- Leoxi smiled slightly at her.
-Ma, you're upset with the alpha, but please, we need your help.- Rodrigo never asked her for anything, so she was moved and let out a big sigh. She leaned back in her chair and ruffled her hair.
-I'm not mad at him like you think, but I spoil him a lot- the four present in front of her pressed their lips knowing it was true, Hades was very demanding with her and the omega, just like them he used to try to fulfill most of her requests, no matter how creative they were- Don't look at me like that, if you think it's because of Priscila's incident and that she didn't tell me anything about her leaving with Layan I was already imagining it. My daughter woke up early, Layan was here. I am an omega, not an idiot.
And it was true what she said. She was more indignant with the fact that her husband had called her hormonal when he was the one who lost control at night and got really hormonal as he said.
-So you're not mad at the alpha for keeping Priscila from you,- Rodrigo looked surprised although his face didn't show much expression. Nebraska denied
-Then Ma, are you going to do something?- Noa's eyes were pleading, again.
-Just for today,- Alan followed him.
-My brother is really impossible,- Leoxi supported.
-It's necessary,- Rodrigo concluded.
Nebraska quietly got up from her seat and walked around the table.
-Just for today, but don't think I'll be so condescending. I had punished him. Now how will I look?- She stood in front of them with her arms crossed.
-Alan hugged her around the waist, -You can tell you like it when the alpha gets all mushy,- he kissed her affectionately on the cheek.
-And by the way he grovels at your feet- Leoxi teased- I never thought I'd see my brother like that- he couldn't cover his big grin, if his twin heard it he'd surely be scolded.
Nebraska dropped her shoulders in surrender. If her children asked for them it wasn't like she could do much to refuse.
-Okay- she let all the air out of her lungs- But it will be the first and last time- she gave them a serious look and walked past them before heading out the door.
The four of them approached and looked curiously at each other waiting for her to be a good distance away.
-Do you think it worked,- Alan asked quietly, just in case.
-If not, at least our part is done,- Leoxi ruffled his hair, -Your father promised me a well-deserved vacation if we could convince her.
-Noa spoke for him and Alan.
-And for me to be able to read the books in his study,- Rodrigo said calmly.
-You would have asked me for that,- Leoxi patted her back, -I would have stolen it from him and he wouldn't even notice.
-I wouldn't do that to the alpha,- Rodrigo seemed a little nervous about it.
-Big brother is straighter than we are,- Alan teased, -You lack malice, brother.
Luckily their relationship had slowly but steadily progressed, slowly but steadily, and now at least the past grudges unfounded from other people were being forgotten.
Nebraska stopped in front of her husband's study and knocked before opening it. Inside was Hades behind his desk, while Siran and Nico were discussing some topic with him. She reached over and grabbed Hades' hand and pulled him out of the chair.
-Nebraska?- Hades blinked.
-Do you want to stay grounded?
He looked confused at first but was quick to grasp the idea as his wife dragged him toward the door. A huge smile crossed his lips and his eyes sparkled.
-See you later,- he waved goodbye to the other two wolves before disappearing.
-Punishment?- Siran was the confused one this time.
-Ma, I had Pa on a diet,- Nicolas began to pick up the mess of papers on the table.
-Diet of the kind I imagine?
-He said hormonal and ill-tempered to Ma.
Siran frowned.
-He really wanted to die that day, didn't he?
He really wanted to die that day, didn't he? -Layan was here- Nicolas lifted his shoulders as Siran nodded.
-I get it,- he snorted.
Hades strode down the halls with a huge grin on his face as his hand continued to be tugged by his partner. As he walked past Nebraska's study he noticed the heads of his four accomplices and gave them a victorious thumbs up.
His plan had worked even though he had had to bargain with them for their help. But it had been worth it. He just hoped Nebraska didn't find out about it, because the punishment wouldn't be as light as the last one that had just been removed.
-Now that I see it from another perspective- Alan leaned back against the door frame with a grimace- I feel like a pervert helping pa have sex with ma. Yuck.
-At least we won't have him sulking and complaining about everything any longer- Leoxi nodded- It can be really annoying. But your mother will know what to do. She knows how to tame him better than anyone.
He smiled openly pleased with his well-earned upcoming vacation and slipped an arm around Rodrigo's neck, wrapping it around his neck and pulling him to him.
-And we go back to our business,- and he took him away without Rodrigo's grumbling.
-Uncle Leoxi has made good chemistry with the older brother,- Noa latched onto his other brother's arm.
-Uncle Leoxi seems to know how to deal with him, kind of like ma with pa, but inverted.
-Alan.- Noa raised an eyebrow. -That sounded really weird.
-If you know what I'm like, why are you provoking me?- Alan mocked, shaking his hair out and messing it up.
Noa pursed her lips.
-Yes, you're right,- he took something out of his pocket and stuck it on the older wolf's shirt.
The older wolf lowered his head toward the now stained area and something slimy and green and then toward his brother. His temple throbbed.
-This shirt is new!- he shouted, -You're not a cute fucking puppy anymore, let me get you,- and he started to run after Noa who had already gone ahead.
-Never- he scoffed and ran even further away.
They kept running both of them passing by his brother who was run to the side by Leoxi so they wouldn't collide with him and knock him down. It was already known to be a normal thing when they started chasing each other and several wolves always ended up on the ground.
-Puppies- laughed Leoxi and Rodrigo did too with a slight smile.
Priscila closed the door to her room. Apparently her family was having a good time. The voices in her head, very distant, practically audible and recognizable, but energetic sounded cheerful. They must be doing something fun even if she didn't understand at the time what it was to feel happy about something exciting. To her that was trivial.
She stripped off her nightclothes leaving them on the floor in a total mess and stepped into the shower in the bathroom adjacent to the room. Like the rest of the castle it was a large room of dark sand-colored stones but somehow pleasant. There was a huge tub that could fit two wolves in with no problem. Perhaps she could convince Layan to debut it with her and if he refused, she would subdue him until he agreed. That seemed like a good idea. Or as a plan C, she'd be going into his, it was sure to be bigger and cozier.
For the moment she would just take a hot shower next door and go out to begin her search. She turned it on and let the hot water run over her body. She was excelling in emotional sensations, but pain, heat, cold, even pleasure, sensations that stemmed from touch seemed more developed than usual.
No wonder Layan had been able to bring her to that point that night. She ran her hands over herself, stroking her arms. The texture of his fingers was still imprinted on her skin deliciously. She closed her eyes for a moment and let herself be consumed in the memory, after all she had met an interesting facet of the wolf that she could use to her advantage.