Hades only had time to raise his head in the direction of his beta before smiling, hiding any expression that might scare the girl. Catalina was the youngest of the five siblings both in age and body, she barely reached his hips but her eyes did not show the childlike innocence of a puppy her age.
-And why can't I marry your mother? –
-Because she can't be queen- the girl's voice came out sharp and indignant.
The two males looked at each other in disbelief.
-Your little one doesn't decide that- Hades got up, despite talking to a puppy, who seemed to have quite a few laws out of hand - I am the alpha of this pack and I decided that she will be my wife, there are also other matters more complicated intruders than your little mind would understand-
He saw her frown and look at him with hatred?
-She cannot be queen- she repeated with tight lips -I am the one who will be queen, dad promised me-
Hades raised an eyebrow and sighed.
-Catalina, the things that your father has said now are not valid and you should not talk about your mother like that, she has done enough for you while your dear father constantly abused her-
-If she did it for something, it will be-
-Catalina- Hades raised his voice and even the nape of Siran bristled, the alpha was upset- watch your words when you refer to your mother, I will not tolerate disrespect from anyone and less from her children-
The girl clenched her fists and her eyes filled with tears as she muttered under her breath but the wolves could hear her.
-He promised me, he promised me, because she had to appear to break all plans-
Siran was going to intervene but the girl just turned and ran.
-Leave her- said Hades in a not very pleasant tone- she is just a bitch, she will need some corrections, I will talk to her brothers later-
The beta bowed his head.
-Need anything else-
-Just being alone for a while, I'm exhausted-
-As you wish- Siran closed the door softly and pursed his lips. He sensed that a storm was coming and the eye had a name.
***
Nebraska rapped on the door to Rodrigo's room. Tortuous minutes passed but she waited until it opened. The wolf had a calm expression, as if he had been meditating on many matters.
-It's good that you answered- Leoxi who was next to the wolf, passed by the side of the omega and grabbed her son's wrist and took him out of the room- You come with us-
Rodrigo grunted in response and the alpha's brother just glanced at him.
-You don't want to make a show in front of your mother, because you wouldn't touch me a hair-
The minor kept his gaze for a few seconds and then withdrawn it by surrendering. Alan bent his neck in surprise, it was not normal to see his older brother so passive and quiet, that it had happened so that he changed so drastically.
Leoxi led them through the mansion to a back garden that was too large and richly decorated with both carved sculptures and a variety of wild flower plants.
-My brother is a perfectionist, so when I ordered to decorate this place I had to study for two months so that everything would be extravagant, so he would go crazy with so many ornaments and I would not criticize him- explained the oldest to Nebraska, Alan, Noa and Rodrigo , upon hearing their exclamations.
He took them to a quieter part and left the basket that he had sent to prepare for the afternoon snack, those bodies had to be kept with enough food and more the one from Nebraska that he needed at least 10 more kilos to reach his ideal weight.
-It's weird that he's joining us- Nebraska deduced as Noa helped her sit up.
-My brother's orders, in addition, a change of environment is not bad at all, I am saturated with bad languages and violent wolves for the next ten years-
Alan laughed at the comment and crossed his arm over the commander's shoulder confidently.
-As long as you don't look at your brother's fiancée and don't do anything wrong, everything will be perfect- he joked only to receive a grunt from Nebraska.
-Alan- she called him in a slow but firm voice.
Her son just smiled and resumed his place, stealing a sandwich from the basket on the way, which he shared with Noa.
The footsteps of someone running in the direction of them caught their attention and everyone looked except for the wolf who would be useless to glimpse who it was.
-Commander, can you accompany us for a moment, two guards do not agree and we need your presence-
Leoxi clicked her tongue but finally got up and accompanied him against his will after making sure that the whole environment was calm. For a few minutes after it disappeared, nothing would happen.
About ten minutes had passed when they heard a few steps back and Noa joked about it.
-Long time to resolve a fight?- He was going to continue but stopped his words when he felt that penetrating and threatening smell.
The three males were put on alert and Alan moved before his mother protecting her, while Rodrigo just stayed tense in his place watching how the events unfolded.
-Wow, I didn't think that my presence would be received in such a way, even when I deserve more than respect-
Nebraska touched Alan's shoulder who was trembling before the imposing red-haired wolf who already knew his character, after all he was the one who had sent her to kill. She had to be cautious, teasing him could be lethal even when they were under the protection of Hades.
-How can we thank you for your presence in front of us?- Asked the omega, getting up and standing before her children to cover them, they were the easiest target. The alpha gave a half smile
-I come on good terms, I want to propose a deal-
Nebraska was unfazed and he continued.
-I propose that you help me with a certain problem that I have in my pack and in return I promise to cure your eyes- he looked at the purple nebula of his orbs- It is the only sense that you have not fully recovered, I could remedy that and any problem that I can stay-
She just blinked and lifted her firm chin.
-I appreciate your proposal but I am not interested, I have some pending issues and I have no intention of leaving to separate myself from this herd for the moment-
-You shouldn't try beautiful strength, I don't like negative ones and I could use force if necessary-
Nebraska knew things could get out of hand and that she would use that as an excuse, so she would have to draw her cards in the game as well.
-You should first consult Hades to see what he says, then I will abide by the orders of my future companion-
Layan gritted his teeth and moved closer to her until he was within millimeters, almost being able to feel both breaths. His fingers wrapped around her neck loosely, just as a threat. The three minors behind her grunted but couldn't move, their bodies paralyzed from the imposing scent of the alpha dictating every cell in their bodies to bend.
-You are smarter than you seem- he squeezed his hand slightly- it would be a shame if I had to use violence to force you to accompany me-
Nebraska remained still, without breathing, without swallowing, she was afraid, she was panic, she was terrified, that alpha could end her life in a few seconds, she did not want to be near him.
A growl at her side brought her more relief than she expected and a hand grabbed Layan's away from her throat.
-With what right do you touch her-
-Oh welcome, it took you a long time to appear ... Hades-