Nebraska enjoyed the short time she spent with her children but she had to gasp for breath. They had spent so much time attached to her that she needed Sara to take them away even for a moment so she could rest and think clearly about everything that had happened. Also, every time they hugged her or hung themselves behind her neck they hurt her and she just hid her wince, she didn’t want them to know what she was dealing with. As a result the wound pulsed preventing her from raising her arms.
-Are you ready?- Hades entered his room later.
-Yes,- she said softly with her eyes closed and breathing slowly -Can you pick up my hair?- She looked at him over her shoulder. -I don’t think I can do it myself-
Hades scowled and moved closer to the back.
-Does it hurt so much?- He worried.
-Not how you imagine- she tried to hide it- It just hurt a little with the puppies-
She heard him break away and go to the bedside table looking for the medicine that Caesar had indicated.
-Let me take care of you for a moment and now we are going to the meeting, the situation can be a bit tense and it is preferable that you have your mind centered- he said as he helped her remove the blouse over her head.
He left a little of the thick reddish liquid on his fingers and ran them the most delicate thing down the wolf’s back but that did not stop her from gasping and having to hold on to the edge of the dresser. Hades repeated the same procedure and it hurt even him to see her small back tremble as she held back the spasms. He finished as soon as he could and held her by the waist when he saw that her legs were a bit unstable. He turned her towards him and let her head rest on his neck.
-Breathe, like this,- he said as she gasped and a light layer of sweat covered her forehead.
-You don’t have to regret anything, my wolf, you too have scars to deal with. These are mine, I can withstand them and I wear them with pride-
-Although now you are a bundle of tremors- Hades scoffed and received a pout from the she-wolf who stood up when the pain subsided and kissed her cheek.
-Help me with my hair or we’ll have Layan yelling at us for a long time if we keep delaying-
-Layan- Hades growled- You two still owe me an explanation of what he may have done to you-
-Are you jealous, my alpha?- Nebraska sat up as she felt her legs more stable.
-A lot- Hades helped her get dressed again and gathered her hair in a ponytail, unable to avoid kissing the back of her neck, where his mark rested, to lick her possessively later. He consciously enveloped her with his scent, in a place that would be full of alphas he would show that she was his omega -Do you feel better? – He kissed her earlobe, he loved to touch her.
-Hmm- she nodded and raised his hand burying it between the waves of her dark hair feeling the soft texture.
-Then let’s go- the wolf took her hand and led her down a corridor that brought back bad memories, especially when she stopped in front of that door.
Layan met them at the entrance and turned aside for them to pass, then closed the door and walked toward the center. There the 7 main chairs that were occupied by the other alphas were waiting for them and one a little further back where Caesar was accompanying them, who nodded to Nebraska. She was the one who had invited him to be present; she would need her support because the wolf already had an idea of how to kill Liam. After all, only one omega was another omega’s worst enemy.
The wolf sat in the same chair in which she had been judged the first time, and that corresponded to her old pack, at the request of Hades it had been decided that that place should be kept. At her side her husband accompanied her. Layan was in front of them. Now that she could see clearly, she was aware of the others present and that she had not focused into them during their wedding. She was more concerned with how to act in front of the penetrating gaze of the mother-in-law and the imposing figure of the father-in-law.
Of the four chairs, one was empty and must have been the youngest alpha; that was the body that had been by his side during that tragic journey. One of the three wolves was an adult, even older than Layan to the point of having several gray hairs in his hair and wrinkles on his face. It must have been at least 4000 years, that he was not the leader of the Council only indicated that Layan’s power was even above his. Followed by this wolf, what she saw made her slightly impressed. The other two alphas were twins just like Hades and Leoxi. Their hair was white, no, silver, just with a difference, one wore it at the height of his shoulders and for the other it fell like a long waterfall to his waist. Their eyes were a very dark green and their skin looked tan.
-Well, let’s start the emergency meeting, we can’t stay away from our packs for long- Layan began to speak -You have already been informed on a large scale of what happened so I will not go into details. We assume that Liam attacks in two days, when there is a full moon, all the data indicate that it will be the moment that his strength will be full. Our main objective is to finish him off, not to destroy the members of the iron pack-
-That will be a problem,- the older wolf spoke. -Are you saying that when they attack we shouldn’t hurt them?- How are we supposed to defend ourselves? –
-We were informed that they are being controlled against their will- one of the twins intervened- If something could be done with that, we could focus on how to kill a wolf that his bites do not close and that is stronger than even you Layan-
-That’s why Caesar came- Nebraska interrupted firmly and received everyone’s attention, since not even Hades knew of his plans.
-What do you mean, Nebraska?- Layan raised his eyebrow accusing her that she hadn’t told him any idea that had crossed her mind.
-I’ll only say it if they promise something- his words were so dry that more than one was outraged.
-I can’t believe that the same she-wolf that we had condemned to death is now putting conditions on us- the other twin protested
A growl came from Hades and Layan and he backed away.
-I have no alternative, what I am going to say may endanger the few omegas that remain, I cannot afford that-
-What do you want?- Layan said before anyone could put her in a difficult situation.
-First, whatever I say here can come to light, and that all the omegas you find and are not linked are under my protection, that was what she asked and the alphas just stared at her.
-For what purpose?- The adult alpha asked him.
-They have always seen us as tools, be it the same for reproduction as for their own benefits. It is known that we have our powers well hidden and it is a taboo to show you, and we should not do so unless the situation warrants it. Maybe after this I am condemning us and the guilt may even kill me. But I don’t want any more omegas to suffer like me-
Hades smiled slightly proud of the wife he had chosen. Layan for his part narrowed his eyes. He could promise her but he wasn’t sure how the other alphas would react so he had to take drastic measures.
-Litus, Leon, Asula,- he addressed them with that voice that even Nebraska, who was not the recipient, trembled. -What is said here is buried and any omega has to be sent here, understood- Whoever does not do so will be condemned to death – his eyes gleamed at the threat.
The alphas gulped and nodded. That had been an order sent straight to his subconscious, if they disobeyed it, Layan would know.
-Now Nebraska, you can talk-
The omega nodded and took a deep breath squeezing her fingers.
-The ability to control the mind is not only Liam’s, all omegas have that quality although some more developed than others. We have kept it hidden so that they do not use us as a tool to put control over the pack – she looked at Caesar – Liam’s ability was greatly amplified by devouring Rudoc’s contaminated blood, he is even capable of controlling all the members, if not I’m mistaken-
-And what do you suggest?- The long-haired twin looked at her, rubbing his temple.
-When Hades was poisoned -Caesar was the one who interrupted -I saw the power of the queen and how the entire pack just surrendered at her feet, I still remember the feeling-
Layan raised an eyebrow knowing where the thing was coming from.
-Do not imagine that you will be on the battlefield,- he replied and Hades became alert, realizing his wife’s intentions.
But as they had said before, Nebraska was a tough nut to crack.
-In this room the only omega that can face his dominance over the other wolves is me – the others were silent knowing that she was right -But I will need your help, specifically, everyone’s blood-