To say she was tired was an understatement. Nebraska felt that her body was like lead. It wasn’t that something hurt. Every muscle in her body was so numb that the pain was barely noticeable. Still there was a throbbing discomfort at the back of her neck that kept her from resting calmly.
But annoying was perhaps not the right word. The feeling was … different. In addition, the heat that caressed her skin was totally relaxing, helped by the massages to each of its limbs.
She opened her eyes slowly but with difficulty. His surroundings were not in gloom. The candlelight brought life around her, and although it was daytime, the thick dark curtains did not allow the light from outside to enter through the small bathroom windows.
She was not surprised to find himself in a bathtub with steaming water. The large hands of her husband ran over her jelly body, awakening her nerves, while he kept her lying on his chest. Feeling his breath against her ear was pleasant. He couldn’t lie. Not much had changed between them other than their union and consummation of the wedding, but everything felt different.
Perhaps it was due to their bond, but her body demanded more strongly to be by her husband’s side. Touching him, kissing him, devouring him, it was something she had only faintly imagined before getting used to the idea of the future, but now that those feelings were materializing with such intensity instead of feeling uncomfortable, it seemed more correct.
-You woke up my precious?- Hades realized as she opened her eyes due to the bond.
He was much older so everything was more intense for him. Knowing when she opened her eyes, sensing her emotions for the most part came naturally to him. She would have to grow at least 100 more years to know what he thought. For the moment, he would have to continue reading it with his nose as he has been up to now.
Nebraska after hearing the question only nodded and a sound came from her throat. She was too tired to speak. She tilted her head to the side as Hades lowered his to place a kiss on her neck, close to the bite, as if they were in sync.
-I’m glad- he smiled against the skin- You were sleeping for two days. You had me worried, I thought I had been very rude-
The omega frowned slightly. Two days she had been sleeping and she was still like that. She turned her head slightly and spoke with effort, raising her hand to his cheek.
-You were not rude- her voice came out hoarse and pasty- You don’t have to worry, you were very good and you took care of me at all times. This is something I have to go through-
He took her hand and kissed the palm.
-I still wish you had been more comfortable. I promise to make it up to you-
Nebraska smiled slightly and settled closer to his chest, she knew what he meant. She might fall asleep again if not for the fact that he pulled her out of the tub, dried her with a towel, and put on a large, comfortable nightgown. At all times she let him do what he wanted with her.
She had neither the strength nor the desire to argue and she would not refuse to say that she enjoyed being so thoroughly pampered. Maybe she could take advantage of that and make it a habit. She was sure neither of them would be bothered.
Hades put her back on the bed where the sheets had been changed for thick, dark fur covers. From the barely open windows of her new room she realized that on the days she was sleeping the weather had changed and it was beginning to snow outside. Now she understood the decoration of the room.
Nebraska wriggled in the soft fur and wrapped herself in them with a sigh of satisfaction. Her husband did not go to bed, instead he dressed and kissed her on the forehead.
-I’ll go out to the study. I have some issues to resolve and now that you are well I must catch up with everything that I have left aside-
She nodded. As a former queen she knew all the responsibilities that the place entailed and all those matters that many times could not be ignored.
-My mother will come in a few moments, I’ll tell her to bring you some food. You have just gone through an intense moment and you need to feed yourself- Hades said as he walked towards the door and before leaving he smiled at her.
His gaze reflected his discontent at having to leave, and she didn’t blame him. Her insides tightened as she watched him go, and that feeling was totally new to her.
Fifteen minutes later the door opened and Celesia appeared with a tray in one hand. No matter the time, time or place, Nebraska considered that this woman did have the bearing of a queen. The wolf came over and looked at her with a stern look and then sat down next to her and ran the hair from her face.
-It’s good to see you wake up so soon. My son almost collapses of nerves- she began to organize things on the tray to offer them to the omega who sat up with difficulty in bed and took them from the plate with hesitation.
The wolf was very beautiful, but she was even more intimidating than her husband. Her face was even less expressive than his, and his eyes seemed to analyze even the soul.
-Are you uncomfortable with my presence? –
Nebraska was quick to deny.
Celesia raised an eyebrow.
-I was Commander of the Pack Guard before I was queen and I was raised for that position from almost days of birth, so I can be a bit rough when interacting- she blurted out- I hope you don’t mind-
Nebraska denied again, but this time he put aside the plate of food after eating a few small pieces of meat.
-I already spoke with my new grandchildren and I have to say that I am pleased that my puppy has found someone like you, that is if we remove the part of your previous husband- yes, she was abrupt to speak and had no tact with what she said- Although I think the two smaller males could be put a little more discipline-
-I’ll take care of her education- Nebraska became totally serious and narrowed her eyes.
Celesia stared at her for a few long seconds, then smiled, breaking the hard mask from her face.
-I like that- she inclined her head- Always keep that character, don’t let them pass you over, not even my son. Being female at this time can be a bit complicated although not as much as before-
Nebraska blinked. Perhaps she was testing her. Because if so it seemed she have passed the test.
– Before the situation was more complicated? – She had read about the unification and restructuring of the herds but it was priceless to hear it from the mouth of a person who had been at that time.
-Well, yes- the she-wolf settled more on the bed lying down- The small packs were at odds with the larger ones and in the end those who suffered were the weakest wolves, in this case the puppies and the females, especially the pregnant ones. There were some turbulent years that even having puppies was prohibited, it was said that why bring more wolves into the world if there were already enough problems with those there – she realized that Nebraska paid a lot of attention to her – It was in those moments that I got pregnant with my twins, it was an accident that I do not regret, although at that time I wanted to kill the father, believe me-
Nebraska opened her eyes.
-What did you do?- The discomfort from before was beginning to fade.
-That’s a very long story. I would have to start from where I met my current husband, that cub many years younger than me, who at that time was the alpha candidate and ended up under my command to train him; until our little big accident, and the creation of the Council. Want to hear it complete? Your children went out with Leoxi and Saisen to tour the lands of the pack so we have time-
Nebraska nodded excitedly. Curiosity gnawed at her inside.
By the time Hades returned hours later, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law were both lying on her bed chattering about a subject that he was oblivious to but whose name was mentioned from time to time.
That was not a good sign. Having his mother watch him was one thing. Now also his wife … his head begin to hurt.