Nebraska knew a lot of things. She was a smart wolf who was a very fast learner, she knew about packs and about wolf anatomy. She had learned how to try to be a good mother to her four children and her new two-year-old puppy, Priscilla. But there was one thing she didn't know... and that was what she would get her husband for his birthday.
And that was breaking her head into a thousand pieces. Because she wanted to give Hades something very, very special. He deserved it, and she had no idea she could live up to it.
-... na... na... Rei... na... Queen- Leoxi's voice snapped her out of her lag.
She raised her head and blinked several times.
-What's wrong? -She regained her composure.
Leoxi sat down across the desk from her and placed some papers in front of her.
-She and the wolf were working, at that moment, on organizing the pack guard to lighten Hades' workload- she said. She's worried about our birthday, isn't she?
Nebraska thought she'd disguised it well, but apparently it wasn't so. She sighed and leaned back in her chair.
-I don't know what to get Hades as a present- she confessed.
-To you- Leoxi answered the she-wolf's question... casually.
Nebraska did not understand and that was reflected in her face. The Commander noticed this and laughed.
-Don't look at me that way. You got it right. Treat yourself. My brother will be so happy if you do something... unusual when you have sex that I'm sure it will be the best gift of all. We are hot-blooded wolves.
The omega couldn't believe it and her mouth fell open.
-Are you playing with me?
-Me? -Not at all. I'm very sincere and realistic. My brother can be... quite simple and is so sickeningly in love with you that just having you by his side is a gift to him.
Nebraska thought those were very nice words, to know that it meant so much to Hades from someone else's point of view. Still, it added to his anxiety.
-I can't do anything like that- her cheeks tinged slightly pink.
-Why not, queen? If you'll excuse me, my brother can be a bit reserved about some things, but when he's happy in sex he shows it, and even tells me about it. We have no secrets, we are twins after all- with each word Nebraska's face grew redder and redder. Did Leoxi know about their intimacy, -He has told me that they have come a long way on the subject, as he wants you to be comfortable because his first experiences were not good with his first marriage. In spite of that, I think, maybe he wants something more. But he doesn't want to force it.
Nebraska opened her mouth and then closed it. She lowered her gaze. Wasn't she completely satisfying Hades? She made a serious effort when they made love and even studied up on the subject, but she had to admit that maybe she was shy in some ways.
-Hey, my queen, don't assume wrong. I'm not telling you this to get you down about it- the Commander seemed to read her mind, -My brother is very satisfied with what they have now and he doesn't complain about sex at all. He will give it his time. Besides, he likes the way he too has to learn about about every aspect of intimacy, and not do it like the beasts we are. He says it's an unimaginable experience- Leoxi smiled revealing his long fangs.
-She seems to tell you about the sex she has like a mystery novel- she sighed and squeezed her septum. Yes, her anxiety had increased.
She was not only worried now about the gift, but about what her husband would like during sex. Because she wanted to please him... and badly.
***
Nebraska left a kiss on Priscilla's cheek, in her arms, then passed it to Nicolas. Today it was her turn to sleep with him.
-No stories until the wee hours of the morning. I'll tell Hades to check with his ear- he told them both. He had already put Noa and Alan to bed, although Rodrigo was not in his room. She had seen him in the afternoon with Leoxi so she didn't worry. She had to give him some space.
-It's okay, ma- Priscila smiled hugging her big brother's neck, -But at least one story, okay?
She nodded and looked at Nicolas.
-Just one.
-Just one- Nico replied and leaned over and gave her a loving kiss on the cheek.
Once they were inside the room Nebraska sighed. She had to go back to hers, but after the afternoon's conversation she wasn't sure she wanted to. She was a wolf who was usually pretty confident, so why did she feel this way?
Being in a relationship was truly difficult.
-Nebraska.
The she-wolf was so deep in thought that she was startled by the shock she received. A laugh from Sara made her look back with a frown.
-Sara- he warned her, but she simply slipped her arm around his shoulders.
-Leoxi went to me with the gossip- she whispered in his ear.
Nebraska's eyes widened.
-That bastard- she growled, receiving a laugh from the she-wolf.
-He saw you very worried and wanted you to know what was going on. He saw how worried you were and wanted to help you.
Nebraska took a deep breath and gave up. They were... like that.
-So what can you do for me?
-Well...
***
Nebraska couldn't get her astonished face off.
-I'm not going to wear that- she shook her head.
-Come on Nebraska. Can you stand in front of him naked, and not wear this? Please. Like the two of you haven't done dirty things together inside his bedroom. Hades is a healthy wolf with a respectable sexual lividity. Don't play the saint now- Sara put her hands on his waist.
-No is no. I could never wear something like that. You can hardly call it clothes- Nebraska crossed her arms, sitting on the bed inside Sara's room. Siran hadn't returned so there were no intruders.
Sara smiled mischievously and approached without letting go of the pieces of cloth in her hands.
-Do you know how I managed to make Siran mine once and for all? -I had one, that one of the she-wolves made for me, after receiving this very advice. At that time I was still a virgin, but I had declared that I would marry him, however, the fucker was so hard to gnaw that he barely even listened to me. At least he no longer complained when I snuck into the room to sleep with him. Of course, I had help from Hades who ordered him not to throw me out- he laughed between memories.
-I can imagine the rest of the story- the queen grimaced.
-Well, if you can imagine that, you're right. I put it on, snuck into his bed and look how effective it was that night I didn't leave his room a virgin. Afterwards we started dating and now we are happily married. My wolf is very stubborn, but I can bring him down- he pretty much summed up the story as it hadn't really been like that. There were other ups and downs before they were finally a stable couple.
He plopped down next to Nebraska and put the thing in her hands.
-This is a new one. I had it made, but I didn't have time to try it out. I'm sure you'll get better use out of it. Besides, Hades' favorite color is red and this one is a knockout- she pointed to the garments that were so fine lace that they didn't fit into the clothing category.
Nebraska was still deadly serious.
-Are you sure?
Sara wrapped her arms around her neck and hugged her.
-To have insecurities is normal too, sweetheart. Even though you're the queen of this pack you're a she-wolf and you've been through a lot. Besides, I understand that Hades is... well... Hades, and he's an alpha, like one might think he has very high expectations because of this fact, but he doesn't. He's simpler than you think. And don't listen to what Leoxi told you, Hades is a patient wolf and enjoys what he can get at the time. Leoxi is not the best at giving advice. Of the two he is the more perverted one, with that serious and bitter face he has. I imagine his partner must be dry from so much sex.
-Leoxi has a partner? -I've never seen him with a she-wolf.
-That's because he doesn't like females. He's too violent when he's driven by his instincts. He prefers his partners to be males who can handle his level, especially in bed.
Nebraska blinked several times. She had been in the pack for a while, but still, every day she learned something new. It would be interesting to know who her brother-in-law's mate was.
***
Hades emerged from the bathroom with a sigh of relief, and feeling rejuvenated. He had had a powerful day of work, although, after this run he would have time to attend to his family and that made him in a very good mood. He didn't find Nebraska in the bedroom, but given the hour she must be putting her children to bed. He smiled, he loved how devoted she was to the pups.
He laid the towel on the dresser and combed his long hair. She was thankful it had grown a little and resumed its pleasing shape over her shoulders in soft waves. Noa and Alan had been so insistent on cutting her ends that she never imagined they would make a mess of this one. She remembered how it had gotten, not just Nebraska, Sara had them running all over the herd because of the desecration of such a jewel of hair, as she put it.
He smiled when he heard the door open and the image of his wife appear. He couldn't help but be filled with joy.
My beautiful she-wolf. At last I see you- he walked over to her to embrace her. He needed to touch her so badly.
What he didn't expect was that Nebraska quickly took a step backward, hiding something behind her back. Hades stood with open arms, and somewhat confused. She never turned him down, at least not in the years they had been together.
-Is something wrong? -she quickly disappeared her smile and became worried.
Nebraska thought quickly and turned away from him in the direction of the bathroom.
-Give me a moment, I don't smell good, I'm going to take a bath.
And Hades was even more confused as he watched his wife disappear in front of him.
What was going on?