Captive Of The Alpha
Chapter 81

At the sound of that voice, Nebraska unsuccessfully tried to retreat. Her surroundings went completely grey and all the connections she had created with her pack were broken. Everything faded away, leaving only her consciousness in an empty place. He narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. Footsteps sounded behind him and he turned slowly, knowing who was there.

-My beautiful wolf,” Liam stopped a few feet away from her with a strange smile on his lips, “I knew you were special, that you would survive and that you would find a way to face me,” he guffawed, sounding almost lunatic, “You’re the best.

-Liam,” Nebraska’s voice came out calm despite the situation, “Apparently eating Rudoc’s heart made you crazier than you were already.

-I’ve never been saner in my entire life, my precious jewel!

That he called her all those words only made her feel disgusted. If it came from her husband it wouldn’t be like this, when Hades said beautiful things in her ear when they made love or just by her side, it made her legs tremble.

-Don’t think of someone else when I’m talking to you,” the wolf growled loudly, “Hades, Hades, he has broken all my plans. I wanted to become one of his pack but he was always a problem and you, you, you’ve never looked at me any different than a servant,” his voice was rising, his eyes bloodshot.

-There was a time when I saw you as my friend, a wolf I could trust blindly, but now, I don’t even recognise you,” she continued neutrally.

Liam stood still for a few seconds and then Nebraska didn’t know whether to laugh or sob. He was really mad. The omega took a step back. He had to try to regain control of his consciousness, the longer he was trapped in there with him, the more danger his pack and his loved ones would be in.

-You can’t escape,” Liam looked like he could read her mind and he did, “I’m inside your conscience, precious, I know everything you’re thinking. You became strong, I have to admit I never would have thought you would block my control over the pack, but that is your greatest weakness.” Nebraska could feel a bead of sweat running down her back, “The more you open your mind the more vulnerable your own conscience becomes. That’s why it was easy for me to get in. It’s like you say, if you can’t take down the wolves, you only have to take down the one who controls them. The same for you, my precious.

Liam began to advance gently and she stepped back, keeping her distance cautiously. She was repulsed by his touch. Even though there was no more wound on her back thanks to the strong regeneration due to the alphas’ b***d, she would always remember the pain of his fangs breaking her skin.

-You cannot escape my Nebraska. I am much stronger than you when it comes to control, besides it’s just you and me here, in this empty space, we can stay here forever. Can you imagine, we could be happy, no one would interfere…

-Not even in your best dreams,” she replied through gritted teeth, thinking that she had to hurry back, if Liam was there it meant that Hades could be in danger.

A laugh came out of Liam’s mouth again, and this time he doubled over, unable to contain his laughter.

-Hades, Hades, you only think about him. But don’t worry, my beautiful, you won’t have to anymore,” the colour left Nebraska’s face, “Appreciate the most beautiful image you’ll ever see in your life.

Behind the omega, the grey space faded slightly, revealing the outside. Everything was as if frozen. No one was moving, it was as if the time they were there was non-existent. But that was not what caught Nebraska’s attention. In the distance she saw two bodies on the ground bathed in b***d. She felt herself trembling all over and her mouth went dry. There was no mistaking the two bodies on the ground were Layan and her husband.

-It was really easy to kill them.

-It’s a lie,” she breathed heavily.

-I wouldn’t lie to you Nebraska, you know what I’m showing you is the truth. Your husband and that alpha thought they could take me on and look, now they’re just more of the pack,” he gave her a half sideways glance, “We can come to an agreement.

Nebraska’s eyes closed, regaining control. She searched for her connection to Hades and as she thought there was nothing, she could feel nothing from the outside. She was trapped in her own consciousness and could only get out if she expelled Liam.

-Your husband is dead, the strongest alpha of the Council is dead, it’s only a matter of time before I kill everyone who stands in my way and take power, but you can stop this massacre. Surrender to me and I will spare all who bow at my feet. I know very well that the she-wolves and the cubs have them as refugees. What would it be like to kill them in front of your eyes? Would you be able to stand it,” he laughed madly, not caring if he hurt the omega, the more cruel, the faster he would break.

-Don’t talk to me like that,” a warm, melodious voice echoed behind Nebraska as arms wrapped around his neck out of the dark mist that enveloped them.

Liam’s eyes widened and he stepped back accordingly. This time it was he who went pale. He pointed a finger at the person leaning against Nebraska, who also couldn’t remove a shocked expression.

-You, you, who are you? How could you get in…?

-I don’t need to come in. I was always here,” the newcomer’s lips lifted, “I am the daughter of ma, the one formed in her womb, the offspring of the alpha out there, the one who will be the strongest wolf ever born, Priscilla, isn’t it nice to meet you?

Nebraska stood admiring the girl beside him. She was practically his exact image except for her silver eyes and much darker, wavy hair, long down to her waist reminding him of the father figure. Her scent was undeniable, she was his daughter. He brought his hand to his belly and felt. His daughter’s hand rested on his.

-Ma, I’m here to help you,” the wolf smiled at him but her eyes looked empty and her smile so false, “Ma, I’ll take care of this wolf on your conscience, leave him to me, you destroy him outside, Pa is waiting for you.

-How can you…?” a finger rested on Neberaska’s lips before receiving a k**s on her cheek.

-Ma, it’s not time for that,” she whispered, “You’ll understand later,” she focused on Liam who still looked dumbfounded, “Kill him ma, I’ll help you from here and take care of the red-haired wolf too,” her smile grew sharper, “He’s mine,” Nebraska was about to tell her something but she didn’t want to say anything.

Nebraska was about to say something to her but everything suddenly went black and she found herself standing in front of the unfolding war again. She had been driven out of her own consciousness and although she no longer had the burden of maintaining the bridge and the connections, they were still there. She worried about what had just happened but she had to trust, the one who had claimed to be her daughter had had the power to pull her out even when she had been trapped. Saisen at her side was shaking her by the shoulder.

-The former alpha had a few scratches on her arms and all around her were a few wolves on the ground. Including several of her own.

She blinked, analysing what had just happened and could only come to one conclusion. It had to stop. She could feel her daughter’s presence inside her head and in her stomach throbbing. She was strong, as if she had absorbed the b***d of the alphas inside her.

-Saisen, I will put an end to this,” and before he could reply she jumped up, tearing her clothes off and turning her body into her animal form.

Those guarding her were stunned by her swift action and by the time they reacted she was already moving quickly away. Saisen growled and transformed and ran after the others. It was his duty to protect her at all costs.

Nebraska ran, dodging any obstacle with ease, and any wolf that dared to get in her way was as if a barrier hit him and he fell to the ground unconscious. She knew her daughter had taken control of her mind and was taking care of the hardest part, allowing her to concentrate on one thing. Destroying Liam.

And she spotted him. The big wolf that was shaking. At his feet the image she had seen before of her husband and friend. Blind rage filled Nebraska’s insides and just yards away from Liam, she leapt straight for his jugular.