Hades was exhausted. No one told him that being alpha of a pack would bring, besides fame among his breed, so many headaches, so he barely had time to be with his family. He cursed. He wanted a vacation, and that was what had driven Siran crazy when he had told him not to count on him the next day.
One day being a normal wolf would be of no consequence, would it?
He finally entered his room well into the night and the sight he saw made him smile and warm.
-You made it- Nebraska settled the month-old baby in her arms and sucked on her mother's breast eagerly, as if she were the hungriest in the world.
-A lot of work love, but I'm back- he approached and leaned down to kiss his wife, sucking on her lower lip. He had not seen or touched her all day. He was anxious for contact with her.
Then he leaned over and kissed his puppy's dark head.
-She looks more like you every day.
-I think she will have the most features of me of all my children, although her eyes are just like yours- Nebraska bowed her head.
Hades straightened up after admiring his daughter for a few long seconds and kissed his wife's bare shoulder.
-I want some of that later too- he pointed with a lustful gaze at Nebraska's plump breasts given her breastfeeding period.
She frowned.
-Not again. Last time you got overexcited, left me with sore nipples and Priscilla with no milk by the time she woke up. She was crying all morning and Sara and I had to figure out how to calm her down. So no- she declared firmly.
Hades pouted, which looked ridiculous for a man as big as he was.
-Not even a little?
And Nebraska hated it when he used that tone. The reason: she always succumbed when he looked at her that way if he told her so.
-Just a little, and it'll be from just one. If you touch the other one I will forbid you completely- she said with a serious tone, but her eyes reflected that she was not at all upset.
And Hades knew it. He had his techniques for driving her crazy with his mouth when they were in bed and leaving her begging for more. After all, they had a healthy sex life as long as he wasn't punished for something he had done that his wife didn't like.
He wondered if those words he had once been told were coming true, that he would lose his place as alpha. Well if it was to give it to his she-wolf, there was nothing wrong. He was madly in love with her, even to give up his place to her.
***
Hades came out of the bathroom with only a towel around his waist and drying his hair with the other.
-You've grown a lot of hair lately- Nebraska approached him with her daughter in her arms who seemed completely attentive to her surroundings after drinking her milk.
-I think so. Can you cut it a little?
Nebraska handed the puppy to her father, who sat down in front of his she-wolf's dresser while she reached for a scissors.
-What does the prettiest puppy in the whole pack say? -Hades rubbed his nose against her nose, receiving a giggle from her.
He kissed her little hands that were trying to reach her face and let her sit on his lap. She was so small and so cute. And he could be with her in those moments, since, during the day if he wasn't with his mother he spent it with any of his siblings.
-Shall I leave it at shoulder length? -Nebraska began to comb the hair that reached the middle of her back in smooth rounds.
-Yes, my goodness, I can barely comb it anymore and it's giving me a headache. I heard Layan is going to grow her hair long at the sister's request. Look how strong-willed she is.
Nebraska wrapped her arms around his neck from behind.
-And if I asked you to grow it long, would you do it?
Hades turned his head slightly.
-If you want, I'll take you down to the moon.
Nebraska was silent for a few seconds and then smiled and kissed his cheek.
-I know, honey.
And she set to work cutting her partner's hair down to shoulder length, where the waves became more pronounced. The image reminded Nebraska of the first time she could see him clearly. Definitely, that cut made him look sexier.
-Don't worry my she-wolf, after I put Priscilla to bed I'll take care of you- Hades smiled wolfishly, almost reading her mind.
-You should rest, you feel exhausted- she gave him a soft massage on his shoulders.
-Tonight is not necessary- he purred at the caresses that softened the knots around his neck, -Tomorrow I'm going to take the day off. And I wanted to tell you that I want to take the puppies with me. Leoxi will also accompany me. So it will be a male outing.
-I don't see it bad -Nebraska analyzed her husband's expression through the reflection of the mirror that was even more relaxed- I'm sure a change of scenery will be good for all four of them. Especially Rodrigo. I am worried that he is not adjusting as well as he would like. His relationship with his siblings is still not as close.
-Don't worry. Believe me, they will change airs. We'll go to the pond on the south side, it's a place nearby where only my brother and I go. Another time I'll take you, but this time I want to make some things clear to them. Like, for example, that Noa and Alan have to start training. They are still puppies, but they will come of age in a few years and I want them to develop well and healthy. I have no complaints about Nicolas, he helps me a lot and is very responsible and Rodrigo... my brother is taking care of him.
-Leoxi? But he looks like a block of ice -Nebraska remembered the roughness between them. The wolf was very overprotective when it came to his brother.
-Him? Block of ice? -Hades laughed, -No, honey. Believe me Leoxi is anything but, I'm sure he's very good company for Rodrigo, plus he's teaching him how to manage the pack guard. He's a skilled boy, he's a quick learner.
Nebraska smiled and hugged her husband, proud of the way Hades treated his cubs, even though only the one in his lap shared his blood.
-Thank you, my alpha, for being so good to my children.
Hades turned his face and kissed her cheek.
-Our children, my queen.