Caesar opened the door and came out an hour later. His countenance wore a cold and pale expression while his brow was painfully furrowed. He cleaned his hands with a handkerchief, which, as much as he wanted to hide it in the robe he was wearing, those present managed to see a few drops of blood.
Sara, Siran, Leoxi and finally Nebraska approached him.
-How is he?- Sara let go of her husband's arm and Caesar looked at her.
-How is he?- Nebraska repeated the question.
She was serious and her voice came out so straight that others thought she didn't feel anything, but inside she was just trying to hold her ground. If she fell apart, being the only one at the top of the pack, they would be very vulnerable.
-Queen- Caesar made her a formal bow- I have no good news- she closed her eyes and then opened them calmly, her hands began to hurt from being tight- The alpha's condition is very delicate. The poison in his body is extremely strong and is destroying his organs very fast. Not even his alpha genetics can restore his cells that fast. We did everything possible to stabilize him but all the medications that we give him are being canceled so quickly that there is no time for them to take effect-
Leoxi scraped his teeth and hit the wall near him splintering it.
-As for Rodrigo- he continued- being so young it has also affected his body, but he consumed a minimum of the poison so his condition, although he is in danger, is not so serious, even so we must not neglect him-
Nebraska trembled and lowered her head. She felt her heart beat. The thought of losing both her son and her husband was beginning to haunt her. Without realizing it, her breathing began to become agitated.
-And what can be done?- Siran spoke before everyone else.
-We're testing his blood to see if we can find an antidote, but we don't have as much time as we wanted. What can be done for now is - he looked at Nebraska and bowed - excuse me to tell you this but if you give your blood to the alpha we will have at least a few more hours. He recently marked you and as a companion her essence is stronger than any transfusion that can be given- the doctor then turned his head- Queen, queen, what is it? -
Nebraska had heard him, understood what he had to do but the word death throbbed only in her head leaving her in a slight shock. The hurried footsteps of one of the soldiers guarding Catherine's room could be heard down the hall and he knelt beside the omega.
-Queen, bad news, your daughter, your daughter ...- he began to hesitate with doubt- Your daughter has disappeared-
Everyone but her looked at him.
-It was her,- Sara sobbed and Siran covered her mouth against his chest.
The news took Nebraska so hard that it staggered slightly. Was it Catalina? She could not believe it. Other footsteps were heard from the other side and this time it was one of the dungeon guards.
-Commander, Commander- the wolf almost fell to the ground when he stopped abruptly -Please come back- he implored- We don't know how but Rudoc, Rudoc has escaped-
-What did you say?- Leoxi growled so loud that the window panes shook and then looked at Nebraska who was still with her head lowered. His eyes dripped with anger and he blamed her.
-Queen, what are you going to do?- Caesar asked her.
-Give the orders; you are the queen- Leoxi pressed.
-Nebraska- Sara called her.
The omega was breathing hard. Her husband and son, poisoned, the rejection of her other three children, Catherine had disappeared and was not blameless, Rudoc had escaped...
-Nebraska-
-Queen-
-Queen-
-AAAAAHHHHHH- A cry of frustration made the walls shudder.
Nebraska turned to the window and slumped forward clinging to the frame as her hair fell forward to cover her sweat-soaked face. She was breathing visibly agitated and her nails almost chipped the wood.
All around him all voices ceased. Those present stared at her dumbfounded to see her lose control in that way.
-Queen- Caesar approached slowly and touched her shoulder, seeing through her hair her wide open eyes- Calm down queen, breathe -
-Nebraska,- Sara called out shyly from behind.
Leoxi turned his head to the side, clicking his tongue guiltily. She was young, with a great responsibility, with various unfavorable events around her and they were putting much more pressure on her. It was a miracle that she hadn't exploded earlier.
-Leoxi- he heard her call out weakly- Go find out what happened and take the strongest soldiers you have and hunt down Rudoc, wherever he is- she took a breath as if she needed it- He must not go beyond the limits of the pack, if it goes in the direction of Layan sends someone to inform that I need their collaboration, they owe me a lot to refuse. Catch him dead or alive-
Even Leoxi was surprised by her words and the accusing gaze faded slightly. He did not know what a great alpha like Layan could owe her but this was not the time to ask for explanations.
-Yes My Queen- and without saying more he ran out with the soldier.
-Siran, take care of finding out where Catalina is and I give you permission to bring her by whatever method is necessary- she sounded incredibly weak- Sara, I need you to watch over my children, they don't want to be near me now, and I'm afraid Rudoc go for them-
-I- Sara started to speak but Nebraska's voice interrupted her.
-How much blood do you need, Caesar?- The omega looked at the doctor, brushing her wet hair away from her face.
-A lot is not enough,- he said with concern, he did not know how much it would take to stabilize at least one.
-Take whatever is necessary-
-Queen, you must not be reckless- Siran took a step towards her and said seriously.
-Maybe it would be better for you like that- She did not want to respond that way but now she did not feel exactly emotionally stable to have tact in her words- After all it would be more convenient if I were in that bed and not Hades-
They did not have time to reply; she turned and crept into the room where two young wolves.
-Siran- Sara touched her arm- I think we were very rude-
The wolf did not respond, but he had to admit that the way they had all behaved, accusing her directly or indirectly of poisoning the alpha had not been quite correct. They would have to apologize later. Nebraska hadn't been bad so far. Perhaps they had misjudged her. He was the beta of the pack and at the time he didn't know what to think.
Nebraska walked over to her son's bed and stroked his forehead. A silent tear ran down her expressionless face and she leaned down to kiss him. The blue lips were in sharp contrast to the other white skin.
-Don't worry son, I'll do everything possible to make you recover- she grabbed her hand and squeezed her fingers. I won't cry, not now.
Then she turned to Hades who was lying on a bed on the other side. His forehead was soaked with beads of sweat and she wiped it with a clean cloth on the table. He looked the same as his son, although his condition was much more dangerous. Nebraska ran her fingers over his cheek. Another tear rolled down her cheek.
-Excuse me Hades, I've only brought you problems since you found me- she sobbed slightly trying to regain control of her emotions, but it was difficult for her to always be neutral with everything. She wasn't made of iron- I'm sorry- she leaned down and placed a kiss on the corner of his cold lips.
She heard Caesar enter.
-Queen- he called her calmly.
Nebraska adjusted their sheets and approached the wolf who directed her to a table where a glass container and a razor awaited her. She sat down and grabbed the knife and with the blade she made three very deep wounds on her arm without showing the pain that it caused her. The blood began to gush out and she only let her hope flow in every drop of the crimson liquid.