Satisfied, it wasn't the right word to describe how Hades felt right now. He appreciated with a slight smile the contour of Nebraska's body as she walked a few steps in front of him. He recognized that he loved seeing her in such a good mood now. He sighed with pleasure and brushed off his hair that was tousled and slightly damp from their earlier actions.
He licked his lips and still tasted the she-wolf on them. The idea of going through it completely and savoring it, now that he had grown more confident, materialized little by little.
He watched her stop until she was next to him and put a hand on the curve of his lower back, a place that he liked to touch more than he wanted to recognize and that showed how far he had possession of her.
-Is something wrong?- He asked softly.
She turned her face to him and her eyes again took her breath away, they were simply beautiful. She was beautiful.
-We are close to the central limits of the pack, it is not suitable for me to walk in front of you- she said.
That took him by surprise, she had definitely been well educated and taught in terms of ranks.
-I will be your queen shortly, but at the moment I do not occupy that place, but I had that status for a while so I will walk by your side, not behind you-
Hades smiled and kissed her temple.
-I considered it appropriate, I could not expect anything better from a wolf like you, I was right in making you my fiancée-
-You are only sweetening the matter- the ones who did not know her would think that her words released poison but Hades recognized that tone, she was more relaxed with him, even if her face kept its expression neutral.
He moved his hand up the length of her spine to the nape of her neck and, brushing her hair aside, looked at that area.
-You don't know how grateful I am Rudoc has not marked you-
He heard her snort.
-You don't know how grateful I am too, but still- she raised her hand, leaving the skin in front with an ugly and misshapen bite -The memory of his teeth cutting the meat will not disappear-
Hades frowned and lightly squeezed the back of his neck as he took her hand and brought it to his lips, his long black lashes fluttering.
-When I do, I promise you the memory won't be unpleasant- He felt her tense slightly. But he caressed the nape again -I will be gentle, I promise-
She just nodded her head without much confidence just not to start a fight. Trusting others wasn't that easy yet. Even if that wolf was Hades.
They advanced the distance that separated them from that second natural limit identified by the strong smell of the members of the pack, very different from the outer limit where only the alpha was, defining how far the intruders could advance and whose lands they belonged to. A measure they had had to adopt years ago to avoid wars over land.
Three wolves emerged from the shadows of the trees and came to a sudden stop kneeling before them harmoniously.
-Alfa, it's good to see you back- the one who seemed more experienced of the three spoke without raising his head.
-I had some business to attend to. Something unexpected happened during my absence?
The tone of his voice had completely changed to the one he had dedicated to Nebraska, it was more measured, lower, more powerful.
-No alpha, everything has been quiet in the area-
-Good work- a thank you from their alpha or queen was always an encouragement to any member of the pack.
Hades watched as one of the wolves peered at Nebraska and roared low in warning.
-Sorry alpha- said the wolf returning to the original position trembling slightly.
She looked at Hades disapprovingly with the same dissimulation.
-Is something wrong with me?- She tried to lighten the mood.
-No, I'm sorry, it's just that you are next to the alpha and that is only allowed to the ...-
-Queen, or anyone of equal status- interrupted the older guard -Excuse him please, fiancee of the alpha, you are young and there are some things that you still do not control-
She cocked her head.
-Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with curiosity ...- she narrowed her eyes -as long as it's not harmful to anyone-
-Come on- Hades put his hand back on her lower back -You go on with your work, let me know if something happens-
They walked until they spotted the first roofs of the pack's houses. Nebraska realized that her future mate's lands were quite large, even though she didn't brag about it.
The reflection of a small running animal was spotted and caught their attention. He ran almost out of breath and barely touching the ground. Already being close, he leaped towards the alpha and transforming his body, he wrapped his arms around his neck and waist with his legs. A high-pitched sob sounded against her shoulder, which was beginning to get wet.
-It's okay, calm down, I'm here-
Nebraska could be upset but not with her, even if the she-wolf was without a piece of clothing her pheromones did not show sexual attraction to Hades, quite the contrary. She was almost fainted from the crying in his arms without consolation for family longing.
-You left, I thought you had left me- she sobbed to hold herself stronger -Don't leave me alone-
Hades looked to Nebraska to see her reaction but what he saw took his breath away. He expected two things; one could be the refusal to see him with something other than her or indifference, but no. His expression had a faint smile and warmth invaded his orbs, like when he finds something tender in front of him.
He was about to say something but she shook her head.
Sara needs your attention. And look, she sure needed it. It took him more than ten minutes for her to stop crying and get down on the floor still hugging him. Hades stroked the crown of her head.
-I already promised you little one, I adopted you and I don't intend to leave you behind, I just had to solve some mishaps-
-Really?- She pouted. She had run away as soon as her beta had told her they were back and she had smelled their scents.
He hugged her back so she knew she wasn't lying. Then Sara resumed her wolf form, a bright chocolate color, although smaller than average, and walked next to her protector, wagging her tail, demonstrating her happiness.
For a moment she nudged Nebraska's thigh and she touched her head, so she knew she hadn't forgotten about her and was happy she was back too.