The rutting of a male wolf was not as easy as imagined, and that was something Hades knew well. What he hated most was how much it hurt and how devastated he was afterwards. And even though he was now a bonded wolf he would never ask his mate to spend her rut together with him. The very easy reason: he was sure he would take her so hard and so deep, bite her so hard and devour her to such an extent that she would be the one who couldn't get up for several days afterwards.
And he wouldn't risk it.
He had even set everything up so that Nebraska wouldn't realize that her heat was about to come and had come up with a whole plan pretending that he would be visiting Layan, or whoever, as long as he didn't give her a hard time.
But, first, Nebraska was very perceptive, and second, she had already figured out the situation due to him getting all mushy. Much more than he usually was, and he sought her out at all times, not caring if she was in the middle of work.
Before, when he was single, he only knew his heat was coming due to an increase in his pheromones and pain in lower areas. But, now, it was as if from before he wanted to mark everywhere, his scent on his partner and lure her into his bed to have sex until he got her pregnant again.
But no, he couldn't do that to Nebraska.
He was sure there would be nothing more delicious than making love during that time and filling her with his scent until her stomach swelled, and then breaking the news to her that she was pregnant again. However, his wife had had many back-to-back deliveries and her body had barely had time to recover. She was an omega, still, at the very least, she would need about 50 to 70 years to be able to have a puppy and both be safe. Yes, he was aware that the reason Priscilla had been born healthy and Nebraska endured was because of the alpha blood in her system, because if not, he was sure that perhaps he could have lost them both.
So it was a fact. He would not spend his heat with Nebraska. He wouldn't get her pregnant and he wouldn't put her in danger.
Or so he thought.
-Why won't you let me spend your heat with you? -She was blocking his way, standing in front of the door.
Hades felt a bead of sweat trickle down his temple. For some reason the secret had slipped out of his very closed cycle that was Leoxi, Siran and Caesar and had reached Nebraska's ears. He didn't know which of the three had betrayed him. He didn't think Siran, but there was his wife Sara, who had perhaps cajoled him and after getting the information out of him ran straight to Nebraska. From Caesar it was almost impossible, the wolf was a tomb. Or maybe from Leoxi? I didn't think so, he was also very secretive... but he met a lot with Rodrigo, and Rodrigo was Nebraska's eldest son, and....
-Answer me Hades- the she-wolf's voice brought him back to reality.
He shook his hair.
-I will not endanger you my queen. My heat is very powerful. I am very aggressive. Always the rooms I'm in end up all trashed, especially the second day which is the worst. I tend to bite a lot, mark everywhere. I don't want to have to open my eyes and find your body full of marks from my fangs almost tearing your skin- he shook his head.
-Those are minor details that can be solved with certain things. Be more creative.
-Nebraska- Hades growled.
Sometimes her stubbornness could be an inconvenience and it wasn't like he wanted to argue with her either. He hated that. He loved his she-wolf and having to fight with her was no fun at all.
-What's wrong with me wanting to spend my mate's rut, together with him? -She crossed her arms over her chest, -If you're worried about anything else, tell me.
Hades turned and walked around the room like a caged beast.
-I already told you, I don't want to hurt you.
-I can take care of that- she seemed very confident.
-I don't want to get you pregnant either. At least not now- he tried to keep his voice light and quickly spoke again, just so she wouldn't get the wrong idea, -I do want to have more puppies with you, but not now. Your body needs to recover and adapt. I don't want to force it anymore. Please understand me.
Nebraska watched him walk as if he was suffering with himself. She smiled slowly and approached him. Hades was tense when she touched him. The muscles in his arms were marked significantly and he was in a cold sweat. He was scared, he was afraid of hurting her and Nebraska knew it.
She carried him over to the bed and sat him down. Then she straddled him and kissed his lips. A tender, soft kiss where the alpha's hands cradled her hips and squeezed. He was so desperate and yet he was trembling slightly.
-And if you trust me to set everything up? -she whispered against his mouth.
The alpha's eyes darkened and he denied.
-I trust you, my love, but not me for this. I'm not in control when I'm in heat and I wouldn't forgive myself for hurting you.
Nebraska placed each of her hands on her alpha's cheeks and kissed his forehead, nose and lips again.
-Hades, heat is part of your life and mine too. To not get pregnant there are options I can use, and to help keep you from hurting me, there are others as well. But I can't stand by and watch you suffer alone those days. I am an omega, do you think I can't resist it- she kissed his cheek tenderly.
Hades was still reluctant and frowned. He held her tight against him and breathed in the fragrance of her neck.
-I will only allow it if I am sure that all measures will be taken. If you cannot bear it please run away, leave me behind. Get to safety- his arms squeezed her tightly as if fearing she might vanish like water, -God, I must be crazy if I'm agreeing to do this- he growled.
And with that Nebraska knew she had won. Now, he just needed to take drastic measures to make the experience halfway pleasant for both of them.