Layan was smiling at the other alpha sitting across from him. After almost half an hour telling him the hidden story of his sister, despite the growls and bad faces from Hades, he was satisfied.
-You are sure you can deal with this, do you have any idea what the rest of the Council will say when they find out that your sister was always under their noses-
-If you don’t say a word, they don’t have to find out what really happened- he rested her chin against her hand- I have several things up my sleeve and I don’t think anyone will refute anything, unless you turn against me and betray me-
-I should- Layan looked at him with a frown- You took someone of mine and put him in danger, perhaps that is not reason enough, and that I am not touching the small detail that you sentenced her to death-
The redhead’s smile had completely vanished from his face.
-Maybe I had another option, you know our laws above all else, you more than anyone should have expected that verdict, if I did not do it they would say that I have favoritism with your pack, luckily everything went differently than planned- he stopped for a second to breathe- I’ll also ask you a little question. If Sara, whom you consider to be a member of the family, or Leoxi, fell into madness, could you take their lives with your own hands? –
Hades’s countenance paled just from imagining the scene. Leoxi, was his twin, his other half and there was no one who wanted more. He’d been through all the good times and bad and he would fight to the death just for him. As for Sara, she did not lose in importance either, despite the fact that he had married her and guaranteed her safety, the idea of losing the wolf who had behaved more like a little sister than a protege would drive him crazy.
He didn’t realize the whole time he was silent until Layan made a sound in his throat, drawing his attention.
-I won’t say anything- Hades affirmed later- You have my word-
-I knew I could trust you- Layan’s face showed his current happiness again- Another thing that worries me, the situation with Rudoc-
Hades pursed his lips.
-We did not find several events, my zeal, that you took you to Nebraska- more salt on the wound, the redhead knew that he would be taking it out for millennia, because his counterpart, despite having the nickname of the benevolent, could be really cruel when he proposed it- The full moon has already passed, we will have to wait until next month and for someone from the Council to be present as a witness-
Layan nodded. The murder sentence under the full moon was the most shameful for each wolf. The moon was destined to see them being born, dying under its light meant the dishonor of their soul. And that was what Rudoc deserved.
-We have him locked in the depths of our cells, escaping from there is impossible, I will make sure that his last days are the most memorable of his life- he squeezed the wood of the armrest of the sofa until it splintered.
-I don’t care if you want to send him to hell, but the furniture is expensive and strange, refrain from breaking it-
Despite knowing Layan for so long, Hades never understood what was going through the wolf’s mind. He could be cold, or just mocking, without changing the cruelty in his eyes. He did not understand how at that point they could speak without throwing some threat or poisonous word.
After a few seconds the Alpha of the Silver Pack got up, ending the meeting.
-I will return to my lands, Nebraska is worried about how her puppies will be and she asked me to leave as soon as possible, I don’t want to have her out of the mansion for so long-
-I advise you to marry her as soon as you come back, you see how unstable her …- he thought for a moment- relationship- he concluded.
-That’s what I have planned, I don’t want unforeseen events and the faster my brand has, the more sure it is that someone won’t kidnap it-
Layan raised his brow reproachfully.
-You’ll get that out of me until I’m ten feet underground-
Hades didn’t answer, he turned to leave and walked in search of Nebraska.
He opened the door to the room and saw her sitting on the window frame caressing something small in her hands memorizing its structure.
-I already talked to Layan, we can go right now-
She turned her face and jumped to the ground.
-Then we’re going- She grabbed his hand and dragged him down the hallway and down the stairs toward the entrance, following his directions.
-Wait a moment- both wolves stopped in front of the huge open door that led to the main garden when they heard Layan’s voice.
He stopped in front of them with his hands in his pockets.
-Don’t forget to invite me as best man to your next wedding, I’ll prepare the situation here to be able to attend, if you know what I mean-
Nebraska frowned and by her smell the males knew that something good was not coming, but she with a slight fake smile answered him.
-Don’t worry, alpha- he stressed the last part- I will invite you when a certain alpha- he emphasized again- I enlightened on the details of that upcoming wedding and godfather? –
-That’s what I’d talk to you about on the return trip- Hades put a hand on her shoulder and she patted it away- And I swear that the godfather thing didn’t come from me-
-Of course you will tell me- not that she was really upset, she just did not tolerate decisions that had to do with her and did not include her at least as a listener.
-Hades I’ll make sure the next time I visit your pack I’ll greet her as alpha instead of queen because the way you’re going …-
-The way I’m going is none of your business-
Nebraska closed her eyes. There they went again.
-How is she? – She interrupted them
-Restling- Layan’s facial features softened- She is improving rapidly-
She nodded in pleased affirmation that her sacrifice was bearing fruit.
-And before I forget- he grabbed her arm and dragged her into a room away from Hades before he could protest. His beta cut him off just leaving him the option to wait, although he didn’t like the idea of leaving them alone.
-Layan- she sounded authoritative when calling him, she did not think that with Hades a few meters away she would do something improper to him- Let go of me-
-Beauty, you can be very intense- the wolf protested as without letting go he grabbed both of her hands on her back, immobilizing her and pulling her towards him as he dropped his lips on hers.
Nebraska went still from the impact at first, but when she was going to protest and fight to get loose, she didn’t even avoid it, not even when Layan bit her lip and opened her mouth invading her with his tongue deepening the kiss. The hands on her back were released and fell to her sides. Layan’s held her by the waist, stabilizing her knowing that the effect of his power was already raging inside her.
Much in spite of her, although he did not want to admit it, he left Nebraska’s lips, savoring the essence that remained in his with the tip of her tongue.
-Well, better?- It was barely a whisper.
Nebraska was calm and more relaxed. At first the kiss took her by surprise and she wanted to hit him until she couldn’t even remember his name, but as the colors sharpened and the blue of the wolf’s iris became more defined even with all the details, she understood.
-Didn’t you have another way to do it? – She lowered her head, wiping off the remains of saliva that could remain and checking that they were not somewhat swollen but who would listen to the one outside.
-I have another method, more intense and more pleasant, but it does not seem appropriate, but if you like, I dismiss Hades and subim …-
-No, thanks- she interrupted him raising her hand- That’s fine, thanks-
-I’m a wolf of my word, I told you- He grabbed her hand back at the entrance.
Nebraska smiled as she defined the details around her, it was wonderful that after more than fifty years without being able to see beyond the mist, she could appreciate everything around her with that intensity. She even felt how the internal wounds that had yet to heal were recovering with a speed that she herself was impressed.
He released her in front of Hades and pushed her slightly towards him with a wink.
Hades opened his eyes to discover her pupils intact and studying him, every detail of her face without looking away.
-Nebraska, you, perhaps, your sight?- He raised his head to Layan, tightening his lips. -What did you do, wolf?-
And the redhead just smiled
-Secret-