Highly strung. Maybe it was the right word for Hades.
Everyone who saw him thought he was fine, normal, his alpha as always, serious, elegant, beautiful, unattainable, immaculate, self-assured, kind, fair, but no one could imagine the chaos that was inside him. The reason. Their wedding would be tomorrow. Under the moon.
I couldn't be happier about that fact. Despite having some problems to solve, everything was being re-wrapped with positive steps. In recent days, he had managed to stop Rodrigo from closing himself in his room and at least accompanying them at lunch and dinner without wanting to get up as soon as possible, he even accepted a caress on the head from his mother from time to time, from time to time.
For her part, things with Catalina did not get better or worse, she was at a complete stop. The girl did not give her arm to twist. She refused to apologize to Nebraska for taking her to such a dangerous place when he was in heat or to accept the fact that she would not be the queen.
He had had to use all the patience he had to deal with her and not do something that he would regret later. Not being the husband of Nebraska yet, he could not punish her with the methods that her language, actions and lack of respect for her elders deserved.
Not that he was in favor of violence, but a good spanking every now and then set off the most unruly pups. He had no choice but to confine her to her room until she relented. Maybe she was the little princess of her older brothers, but she had been too spoiled by Rudoc, right now she seemed nothing more than a monster trying to destroy the happiness and stability that was costing them so much.
As for his omega, he didn't have a single complaint. After having brief moments somewhat intense, the atmosphere between them was somewhat more relaxed, irony of life.
She no longer bristled every time he felt him close or his scent was very powerful, something she controlled by being around him. He could steal kisses from her whenever he could, he loved the frown she made even though she didn't deny or reply. She was just the perfect wolf in his life. Maybe she was not the most beautiful and the most voluminous but he had to admit that he was in love with her, or he would not think about having her in his arms all the time. Now the question that tormented him and that not gonna pass that night.
-I heard you went to see Catalina, how was it? -
-If she had gotten some quality from me I think we would understand each other better, but she is the spitting image of his father when he was young- she sighed- We did not even get to the second word when I had to growl at her imposing on me, she is very used to getting her way-
Lately it was becoming a habit, since she did not go to his room, he would go to hers and sit on her bed while she picked up things from here to there, cleaned or just lay on the edge of the dresser Like now, while eating something, this time raisins that he carried from his hand to his mouth, and he still had a full bowl at his side.
Hades did not like them, he thought they were too sweet and he was not a lover of sugar, it was not good for his metabolism, if it were meat, things would be different.
-Do you think it is appropriate for her to attend the wedding? She can make a fuss-
-I don't know, you're the alpha, you decide- She continued chewing as if what they were talking about was a casual conversation but Hades noticed the tension in her shoulders.
-Are you nervous about tomorrow? - he smiled at her
She did not answer him, she had realized that she did not speak when she wanted to avoid a comment where the answer was almost always positive.
-Don't worry, everything will be fine, the members of the pack have accepted you well and have welcomed yours. Sara is taking care of everything and her husband will not let any detail go away. Also tomorrow the members of the other packs arrive with some guests so you will have enough gifts-
-Is Layan coming?- The question made him groan but he nodded -Jealous?- She provoked him again by putting another raisin in his mouth.
Hades sighed and stood up in front of her who only looked up slowly.
-Promise me that you will be far from him-
-That's like making you promise that you won't let any wolf get close to you- she replied with a serious voice- Layan is a friend and I must be recovered now, you shouldn't fight with him-
-Are you going to defend him? - Hade moved closer to her until she could feel his breath -Are you going to defend another wolf in front of the one who will be your companion for the rest of your life? -
Nebraska didn't move, barely chewed the fresh raisin in her mouth that was still on her tongue.
-You are the one who sees things where there are none- she said low -If you get jealous that I am with Layan or with anyone, it means that you do not trust how faithful I can be- she blinked slowly and with her hand she grabbed the neck of the man. His shirt tightening it making their bodies stick by reflex- I am faithful to my partner, do not take me for a bitch in heat-
Hades heard no annoyance in her voice but he knew well that the tone of her words told him not to go overboard. If he was an alpha, she was an omega with so many secrets that she could kill him. Beings that should not be played with.
They stared at each other for a few seconds, a challenge of strength, two beasts that could be dominant in their own way. The wolf didn't like the atmosphere and took a long breath to touch his lips to hers. Nebraska just dropped it. It was a light touch, hardly a caress but as sensual as it was intimate.
-I will be your companion, and I will be faithful to you for the rest of my days- Hades said almost in a whisper.
The omega recognized words, those spoken under oath when a wedding ceremony was held, intended only for those of high status.
-I will be your companion, and I will be faithful to you for the rest of my days- she followed him.
Hades smirked and intensified the kiss. At no point did their arms touch, hers remained outstretched while his leaned on the edge of the dresser on either side of her allowing their faces to be at the same height.
-Nebraska, are you in love with me?- He blurted out which took her with her defenses down.
He waited for an answer but she lowered her head doubtfully.
-You're not going to answer me- he said somewhat disappointed.
This was one of the few exceptions where she was silent and the answer was not clear. It was still too early for such a feeling to be inside her. He would have to work harder to achieve more than just her confidence.
Pushing those thoughts away, he kissed that lower lip that he liked so much. She answered him softly, as if still having doubts about the intimacy they should share. He forced his entrance and introduced his tongue eagerly causing her to throw her head back feeling the sweet taste that still lingered in her mouth, until it became more intense when she bit something with her teeth. He broke away and reached for them.
Nebraska raised an eyebrow as she took a bundle of raisins from the bowl beside her and went back to eating, innocently. She had a special talent for breaking the environment that sometimes irritated and heated him at the same time. Hades savored, frowning, until the taste faded and he looked at her in disagreement.
-Risins are good for your health, don't you like them? -
-It can be very unromantic when it suits you- said the wolf growling.
-If I let you, you will take advantage of it to do whatever you want, and tonight I want to sleep, I don't know when I will do it again-
-It's not my fault that lately you smell sweeter and that our body chemistry is intense- he said brushing his lips on her pale cheek, to kiss her and return to her cavity when the door was thrown open.
-You, outside- Sara was standing at the door with her hands on her hips -The bride has to rest before the wedding, you males spend at those times and she needs energy. What do you think we can do after so many rounds? Damn insatiable-
Nebraska managed to sneak under Hades's arm to put distance, taking advantage of the fact that it had taken him by surprise. They both heard the alpha sigh.
-Just because it is today you will go, but tomorrow you will have no escape- and with those words he left Sara's side growling at him, but she only stuck her tongue out at him.
-Am I interrupting something?- Sara entered the room with her hair in a mess.
Nebraska sat on the bed with the bowl nonstop eating.
-What can I say- she smiled slightly- You have saved me from the beast-