For those who saw Nebraska at that moment you would think she was totally calm, waiting for her alpha and the rest of the guards to return. But no, it was quite the opposite. Nebraska was trembling slightly and her heart was pounding in her chest painfully.
A hand on her shoulder made her startle slightly and turn her head. Beside her was her son Rodrigo and she let out a sigh.
-Mother, you are so tense.
She looked straight ahead as she squeezed her son's hand in hers. A comforting warmth came over her. She looked outside, at the entrance of the mansion and in the distance there was still no trace of her husband.
-I'm worried- her face was somber.
-Can't you get through to the alpha?
She denied.
-He seems to be in a dense situation and my voice is not reaching him -her words came out low -I hope... I hope everything is all right -she had to take a deep breath.
-Take it easy mother -Rodrigo did something she didn't expect, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and took her in with his scent. It was mild given that he was a young wolf who had only a few years ago come of age, but it was still so comforting- I'm sure they'll be fine. He is the alpha after all.
Nebraska smiled slightly and closing her eyes she laid her head on her son's chest. She was able to calm down a bit, but she was still quite distressed. She didn't even want to think that something might happen to her partner, and they, the last thing they had done was argue.
Their first big argument if you could put it that way.
***
It was late in the evening and Nebraska was still in the driveway of the mansion. He had simply sat with his son next to him. He had spent the entire day alert, even thinking of all the possibilities. He had all the wolves on guard on the grounds in case of any emergency. His alpha, Commander and beta were not there, so that was their responsibility.
If there was an attack they were prepared to fight, but great was his relief when, in the distance, he began to see faint shadows and the glow of various golden eyes. The one that caught her attention the most was the silver one leading the group.
She stood up, dropping the blanket that covered her shoulders. Next to her Rodrigo copied her. They both waited for the group to reach them feeling relief inside. They were a little bruised and slightly injured, but nothing more.
Nebraska walked down the stairs and slowly approached Hades. She didn't care what he had told her, at that moment she needed to touch him and know he was okay.
The alpha noticing his queen waiting for him gasped slightly. She was there and she smelled of concern despite her firm and serious demeanor, though he knew her and could feel it. She was a chaos of emotions.
He wagged his tail from side to side improving his mood. He had had to set things right when the hyenas had wanted to have their way with his boundaries. And he wouldn't allow it. He had defended the grounds since he was a cub, no one would take them from him because they felt like it.
Hades felt his wife walk towards him and he did the same by transforming into his human form and stopped in front of Nebraska. She had some slight scratches on her chest and neck, but nothing that couldn't be healed in a night of restful sleep.
Nebraska was trembling slightly. She could smell Hades' blood and his male pheromones all around her. She opened her arms and without thinking wrapped them around the wolf's torso and hugged herself to him. She didn't speak she didn't say anything... it wasn't necessary.
Hades' arms soon wrapped around her and caressed her back up and down feeling the various knots of tension in her muscles.
-Alpha- Siran approached him transforming, -Go rest, I'll take care of the rest along with Leoxi. You still have business to attend to.
Hades looked over his shoulder at the rest of the wolves, where most were in good condition and nodded.
-Anything you need, you let me know.
-Don't worry, focus on getting well, my alpha- Siran gave a slight bow, -Attend to your mate. I'm sure she needs your attention.
And Hades knew it too. He felt how Nebraska was at that moment, and he, as her mate, should comfort her, and above all apologize for how she had behaved. Ultimately, to fill her with kisses and caresses until she slept beside him, exhausted.
Leaning down slightly he sought his wife's thighs and lifted her upward causing her to have to wrap her legs around his waist. Her arms sought his neck and she hugged him burying her nose in search of his gland. Hades could feel her relax against his body.
-Thank you- she whispered to Rodrigo as she passed him with a slight smile.
He responded with a nod of his head and kept it down until the alpha entered the mansion and a hand rested on his head. And of course he recognized that scent. A strong, wild fragrance that he liked, and very much so.
-Come on, puppy. I need someone to heal my wounds, which are bigger than my brother's.
Rodrigo straightened up and nodded his head towards Leoxi. And a slight smile crossed his face along with the hand that caressed his cheek.
***
Hades opened the door to his room, and closed it with his foot and stopped in the middle of it. He was still carrying Nebraska who seemed reluctant to leave him.
-Love, would you help me take a bath- he kissed her shoulder and the curve of her neck that was within his reach, -Your husband had a hard day and his body aches.
It was at least two minutes before Nebraska moved. Hades let go of her legs and set her down on the floor as a pain shot through him from his stomach. He looked down and found his she-wolf's clenched fist.
-Nebraska? -A grimace graced his face and he took a step back. It hadn't been a very hard blow, but it had been a substantial one.
-Don't ever treat me that way again Hades- Nebraska's eyes had darkened, -You have any idea what I had to go through today. Of all that I thought something might happen to you and that the last thing we had done was argue. That you were upset with me.
The alpha understood her. He had to admit that his reaction to her not wanting to tell him what was wrong had been intense.
-My she-wolf- Hades straightened up, completely ignoring the pain in his abdomen and smiled, -I really wanted to try something, but it got out of hand. I'm not upset with you -he approached her and took one of her hands between his taking it to his lips and kissing it- I was acting childish wanting to know what was bothering you and I acted offended. I thought you would come after me when I left the room that night, but... I forgot that you are different- he kissed her palm.
Nebraska narrowed her eyes.
-So you were playing with me.
Hades knew he was stepping into the lion's den, literally.
-My queen, that's not what I meant- he scratched his cheek, -Let's just say I was a little frustrated because you don't usually hide things from me... well yes, you hid your pregnancy from Priscilla from me, and I thought it might be something just as important. My head got hot.
Hades ran his hand through his hair tousling it. Nebraska could only stare at the wolf who looked insecure and it was all her fault. For hiding something as important as her insecurities from him.
And she knew she shouldn't have. That wolf had taught her what pleasure was and how to enjoy it. Learning to love and want someone by her side, so....
-Hades- she approached him, calming her tone of voice and placing a hand on his chest, -Let's give you a bath, heal those wounds, and I promise I'll tell you everything later.
She looked at him and her violet eyes focused on him. Hades couldn't help but take her cheeks in his hands and bring his lips to hers.
-I also want to talk and apologize properly- he left a soft kiss on his partner's mouth, -And let's not go back to arguing over silly things, shall we, my queen?
Nebraska couldn't help but smile and wrap her arms around her wolf's neck and deepen the kiss, wondering why she had hesitated.
***
-What, you're not satisfying me? -Hades couldn't believe what he heard coming out of his wife's mouth.
After a relaxing bath, where his she-wolf had run her hands all over him and they finished kissing and caressing, and his wounds were treated, now Hades was lying against the back of the bed and Nebraska was lying on top of him. One of his hands ran down the omega's slender back.
Nebraska nodded her head and her face again became somber.
-I know I'm young, and there are still things I don't have either the knowledge or the courage to do in the sexual sense, but I never thought that was affecting you. I am strong in several ways, but I don't have the experience of the other she-wolves.
Hades was wide-eyed.
-My beautiful she-wolf, who told you that- the alpha kissed her cheek, -Yes I am truly pleased that you are by my side. I have nothing to ask for. You gave me a family, a beautiful puppy and you are my companion in every way. If I even wonder how I made it so far without you by my side- he left a soft kiss on her lips. I couldn't stop kissing her.
Nebraska still wasn't very pleased. Though at least the weight on her shoulders was lighter when she was releasing her worries to her alpha and he seemed to react well.
-Nebraska- he brushed back a lock of her hair, -I don't need you to rush. It's really fun to teach you everything and learn together. Yes, it's true that I would like something more, but we have plenty of time. When you're ready we can try anything you want.
The she-wolf looked at him for a few seconds and nodded her head a little embarrassed for having doubted him. Hades embraced her and kissed her lips softly. Delighting in the taste of them.
-So- he broke away just a little, -Who was the fool that made my queen doubt? -The alpha's eyes glittered dangerously.
And Nebraska didn't know if it would be a good idea to send her brother-in-law to the slaughter.