The Silent Alpha

***Natalia*** 

Zane leaves to collect his things and Agnes from Nikki and Micah's place, giving me the chance to really think about what I just agreed to.I head to the bathroom to splash cool water on my face and neck, letting out a huge sigh as I wipe the sweat from my brow.

My reflection mocks my pathetic situation, laughing at me for accepting yet another wolf into my life.

‘Don't let him get too close" I remind myself.

' Every kind gesture, every kiss, every gentle caress of my face...it will all be a lie.He doesn't really love me.He doesn't care about me no matter how much he says he does"

Tears spring to my eyes as I think about all the times Christian looked me in the eyes with such false sincerity, professing his undying love for me all the while f*****g my sister behind my back.

Wiping the tears that stain my cheeks, I inspect my reflection, my eyes scrutinizing every imperfection.

Dark circles hug my eyes from my restless night.

Fearful that Zane would find me, I called out of work this morning, keeping Kota home instead of taking him to daycare.

Of course, my attempts proved futile.

The wolf found me without much effort.

‘I am not good enough to fall in love with anyways" I shrug to myself, drying off my face.

‘I couldn't even keep my husband interested in me before he looked elsewhere...Perhaps Zane will also find me inadequate as a mate and move on as well.." I nod at my reflection reassuringly.

‘Yes.Sooner or later, he'll stop liking me and I'll be free"

Having given myself the pep talk of the century, I hurry to find little Kota playing in the backyard and call him to me.He happily waddles over to me with a grin on his face.

"Where's Zane, mommy?" he asks, looking behind me into the living room.

"Can he come play with me?"

I crouch down and lift him into my arms, carrying him over to the living room and sitting him down on the sofa.I smooth down his hair and cup his chubby cheeks in my hands.

"Kota," I say, forcing a smile for him.

"What do you think about Zane staying with us … just for a little bit?"

His eyes widen with joy.

"Yeah!" He cries, jumping up on his feet and clapping his hands.

"Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"

"You like that idea?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.

Kota jumps onto the couch and bursts into laughter.

"Yeah," he giggles, resting his chin in his hands.

"And what about Agnes? Can she stay here too?" I ask.

Kota bounces on his toes, shooting his fingers up in a happy I pout at him.

"I thought I made the best cookies..."

"No," he grins, shaking his head and jumping up like a rabbit.

I feign hurt at his honesty and he rushes up to kiss me square on the lips.

"But Mommy makes the best pancakes!" He chirps.

Kota suddenly stretches out his arms like a plane and flies over to his toy chest, pulling out his favorite toy train and action figures.

"What are you doing?" I ask as he makes a small pile of toys.

"To play with Zane," he shrugs as if that were the most obvious answer.

Worry fills my heart as I realize that Kota would be affected by Zane’s imminent departure.

I would need to do everything in my power to make sure Zane rejects me quickly and leaves us both in one piece.

"Remember, Kota," I sigh, crawling over to him.

"He’s only here for a little while.He won’t be here forever.Entiendes? understand ?"I ask.

He nods and continues to make a pile of toys for Zane when he arrives.

Seeing no point in explaining any further, I rush off to the guest room and ensure it’s comfortable for Agnes, changing the sheets and myself to share my space with a man.

Zane and make room

I stare at the Queen sized bed I

fit us both but we would

of this man touching me in my pajamas makes

readjust the pillows and an idea pops

drag on until the sun begins to set in the horizon and a small part of me

mind, the doorbell rings, my heart sinking knowing who the visitors

and rush over to the door, taking a deep breath as I open

his mother smile politely at me, Nikki and

my dry throat, stepping off

bag with what I assume are their belongings while Niki and Micah carry what

the man with his arms

"You’re here!"

and bends down flip at the

Kota over.Would I fall so easily for him

strong.I have to be strong for both

"Sorry we’re late,"

town to go shopping

lead Agnes to her room while Micah and Niki begin unloading

reach the room, I turn to

is your

the bed.The bathroom is down the hall to the

find it impossible to hate her.She was not my mate.She had not

her eyes widening as she takes in the

to Zane and he smiles back at

how bouncy and comfortable it is, her hand feeling

eyes and rushes to hug me, my body stiffening It was just a simple room with

else to do, I wrap my arms around

curiously at us, leaning his head

she crying?" He

turn to Zane for an explanation but he remains

cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment as she

turns back to the room

me," I say curtly, gesturing to Zane and turning to leave Agnes

Zane puts Kota down and follows close behind me, Kota running down the

thoughts elsewhere as I

bond, I mutter to

arrive at my room and I point

for you and left some space in the closet for you to hang your things," I shrug.I

arrangement, I go to

there," I smirk, pointing to

at me completely dumbfounded

"What?" I shrug indifferently.

states we share the ‘bedroom’ It did not specify that we

together in what I can only assume is annoyance and

bad for making this small adjustment

to share my home with a wolf, a stranger no less, but I

and his entire species

all out of the way, I will leave you to unpack," I say, stepping around him

with Micah in the living room, Kota inspecting the tattoos in Micah’s

look!" He chirps as

his arm! Look! Look!"

glance at Micah's tattoos

forcing a smile for his

asks as she comes in

were not who I thought they were.I

you....Are you also ..." I gulp, looking over at Kota

Agnes?" I ask, clasping

exchange glances before

we know he's

lie but at the fact that I had never been truly free of werewolves as

aspect of my life like a

with us?" Niki asks, a worried look on her

you or Kota any harm," she adds quickly, as if to clarify that they were

hurting you or Kota." I almost

won't

werewolf promised before they sank their teeth into

mad at you," I reply coldly with a

are.Besides, what's done is done." Niki shifts nervously on her feet and I ask a question that kept

packs nearby?" I

Silver Crest wolves came looking for me.I would need to leave

Micah shakes his

and I are rogues just like

pack?" I pry, wanting to know exactly who