Captive Of The Alpha
Chapter 57

Nebraska looked in front of the mirror, her image and you could tell she looked beautiful. Thanks to the good nutrition of the last few days she had gained the necessary weight to be at a proper weight, so her curves had returned.

The dress Layan had given her caressed them pleasantly. A long piece of red fabric that tied around her neck, exposing her slender back and snowy shoulders. Various silver laces merged with the rich and detailed texture of the dress making it seem to have a life of its own with every movement. Simply beautiful.

She turned to appreciate the slight trailing train that ended in a full weave of different patterns. She smiled pleased with her appearance. She loved the dress, Layan had shown off. She would just make sure to take it off when she was with Hades, lest she make him tear it.

Sara had also taken great care of her hair. After combing and waving it, she parted it to one side and left it loose. Now that she could see it in better condition she said it was a pity to tie it up. So the contrast with how dark it was, how white her skin was and the crimson dress made her look like a queen.

-You look beautiful,” Layan spoke behind her back, sneaking back into the room to the claim of a few escorts.

Nebraska looked over her shoulder at him with sparkling eyes.

-I know.

The alpha left after exchanging a few words with her, along with the other she-wolves. The day had passed relatively quickly and it was already getting dark outside.

-Sara took her hand and led her out of the room, “Hades must be waiting to start.

Nebraska just nodded her head.

-Don’t be nervous, I’ve got enough on my plate with Hades.

-He’s nervous too?” That took her by surprise, because she had seen him earlier in the morning and he seemed normal.

-I’ve been with him for many years, others may not have noticed, but I have. I’m sure he ate his nails,” the she-wolf teased.

The omega looked at her warmly. Their relationship was very close and beautiful.

-But you know,” Sara stared at Nebraska’s back for a moment and patted one of her buttocks, making her startle and look at her with astonishment, “even though you’re already pretty well recovered, I think you need a few more pounds of fat, especially in that part. Nah, don’t worry, as soon as Hades starts to knead them, that’ll take care of it.

What impressed Nebraska most about the beta’s wife was how open she could be about certain subjects and s*x was one of those. She didn’t mince words about certain things. I still didn’t understand how she could be married to Siran. The two of them had very opposite characters, not to mention their heights. That perhaps was something that would remain unknown to them.

They walked down the hallway to reach the staircase down to the first floor. There was no wolf in the mansion. Sara had told her that they were gathered outside for the ceremony.

-Sara shouted, “Nebraska wait here a moment, I left something in the room,” and turned and ran.

The omega was crouched at the railing waiting for her when she heard footsteps near her.

-That dress looks lovely on you, your highness,” Liam appeared with an indecipherable expression on his face.

Nebraska straightened up.

-Thank you, Liam,” she’d realised she hadn’t seen him in days.

-Is she really going to marry the alpha Hades,” the wolf looked tense, “Are you sure about that?

-I have another way out, that was the deal that stuck with the Council, besides, he’s been taking pretty good care of me, he won’t be a bad husband,” she smiled slightly, aware of her words.

Liam pursed his lips.

-I just don’t want what happened before to happen, you still have time to run away if you want to, I promise to protect you and…” Nebraska tilted her head to the side of her head.

Nebraska tilted her head to one side and took one of his hands in hers.

-I don’t want to run away, and I’m not going to run away Liam. This is my home now and my children’s home. You know I’m not selfish enough to think of my own welfare. Hades promised me to adopt my children, that way they will have a stable life and a roof over my head if anything happens. I thank you for your concern, but let’s forget what we’ve been talking about,” he said calmly.

The wolf looked up with a different glow that Nebraska was unaware of.

-As you wish, I will always be by your side, wherever you are.

-You don’t need to be by his side all the time,” Sara appeared with a frown.

-Sara,” the omega scolded her, “Liam is just worried about me.

-If you’ll excuse me,” the wolf curtsied and turned and started to walk away, while Sara clicked her tongue.

-No matter what my Siran tells me, I don’t like that guy, I don’t like the way he smells, I don’t like the way he looks at you, I don’t like the way he walks…”.

-In short, you don’t like him.

-See, that’s what I wanted to say,” he wagged his finger with a grimace, “But let’s forget about it and go meet Hades, I’m sure he’ll be crazy to see you.

He took her by the hand and led her down the stairs to the outside. Outside, everything looked different than usual. Hundreds of chairs had been placed in front of a low dais adorned with red ribbons and fabrics. There were white flowers that had been recognised from the back garden on some sections of the carpet. Many candles were strategically placed to illuminate the room splendidly.

Nebraska could only see it all from a far corner as she had to wait for the start to make her appearance with the alpha. The rest of the pack began to settle into their seats as they heard a howl that dictated the start of the ceremony and that alone made the wolf’s hair stand on end.

The whole thing reminded her vaguely of her wedding, though it had not been as ostentatious as that one. The adults wore black trousers or sackcloth and the upper part was red, while those who had not yet come of age wore white. So her sons Rodrigo and Nicolás had red shirts and Alan and Noa, white. Catalina, as he imagined, would not be present.

She sighed, trying to take the weight off her shoulders, closed her eyes and let it all flow. She wasn’t a first-timer at this. She already knew what married life was like, so she didn’t understand why she was so nervous.

-Calm down,” a whisper in her ear and a hand on the skin of her back made her turn her face to the side.

-Hades,” she exclaimed, feeling strangely calm. For the first time his scent calmed her.

The wolf smiled, running his hand along her spine.

-You look beautiful,” he leaned closer and kissed her temple, “I am pleased to have chosen you as my wife.

Nebraska stared at him. If she looked good as they were praising her, what could they say about their alpha. He was the epitome of the word handsome and sexy put together. The red silk shirt clung to his body showing off his toned muscles. The first two buttons exposed his collarbone and that chest that made you want to touch it. His hair was neatly combed and lustrous. She wore it loose and behind her ears except for the same unruly locks that never fit.

She raised her hands to her cheeks and looked into his eyes for a few seconds before standing on tiptoe and bringing her lips to his. Hades circled her waist gently to steady her as he let her k**s him, though inwardly he wished the k**s was wilder, more intimate, but they would have time for that later.

Her lips felt soft and he liked that. The fact that she was the one who had initiated the k**s gave him to understand that she was beginning to gain confidence in him and in the relationship they were to forge. When she broke away, he saw her lower her head, pressing her lips together to look him in the eye again.

-I will do whatever it takes to be a good queen for your pack and share your concerns as alpha,” she said.

Hades smiled and kissed her forehead.

-I know, I take it for granted that you will never fail in your duties, but… as for us…” Nebraska licked her lips lightly.

Nebraska licked her lips lightly. She didn’t know it was so hard for her to answer that. And he didn’t force her. He kissed her lips again and hugged her.

-If you’re still not sure, you don’t have to answer me now.” Her body relaxed in his arms and he took the opportunity to leave a faint mark on the side of her neck where her hair would hide it. He released her and held out his hand.

-Come on-

Nebraska smiled slightly and took those fingers that had changed her life.