The Silent Alpha

***Zane***

 I’m up at the break of dawn, Kota poking my eyes and wanting to play.

"L-let’s go get M-Mommy some clothes and breakfast," I murmur, slipping out of bed and dragging the giggling pup towards me by his ankles.

"Shhh!" I whisper when Talia begins to stir from the sound of Kota’s laughter.

"Y-you’ll wake M-Mommy up," I scold, Kota covering his mouth as he giggles some more.

I quickly get dressed and throw Kota over my shoulder before tiptoeing out of the room.

Kota only has on his set of pajamas so I'll have to shop for him too.

Luckily for me, Rionna offers to accompany me as I have no fashion sense or knowledge of clothes shopping.You have no sense, period.

Grayson snickers as we find a small clothing store.

Rionna goes to search for some blouses, bottoms, panties, and bras for Talia and I take Kota to the children's section.

My pup happily skips through the aisles, gasping loudly when he sees a child-sized mannequin wearing a graphic tee with a large howling wolf on the chest.

"I want that one!"

Kota squeals, racing to the mannequin to touch the shirt.He strokes the wolf's fur with his tiny fingers, completely in awe of the image.

Luck smiles upon us because we manage to find the last shirt in Kota’s size and he begs me to put it on him immediately.I find him three sets of shorts, some more shirts in different styles and patterns, socks, and underwear.

In the shoe aisle, Kota selects a pair of black light up sneakers them.

As we stand in line to pay for our things, I notice Kota staring intently at the man behind us.He tilts his head to the side in curiosity and twists his small mouth as he thinks.

I give the man a quick glance and can’t understand what’s so interesting about him.He is just a man in his late 40’s with a large pot belly and thinning hair.

"Daddy," Kota hisses, tugging at my hand so I can bend over and listen to him "Daddy, is he growing a baby in his belly like Mommy?"

He whispers in my ear.I do a double take and stare at the pup, unsure if I heard him correctly.

Even Grayson seems at a loss for words, his emotions bombarding me like a cyclone.

"A-A baby?" I ask, not wanting to get ahead of myself. https://novelebook.com/home1

"K-Kota, where did y-you....Where did y-you hear that?"

"Nanessa said Mommy is growing a baby in her belly," Kota replies with a shrug and lifts up his shirt to show me his tummy.

"Daddy, I want to grow a baby just like Mommy! Do you think it will fit?" He asks, tapping his stomach.

"Mommy's worm is growing babies. Mommy’s growing babies. I want a baby!" He snaps.

"Daddy, are your growing babies too?"

His lips begin to quiver as he pouts and his eyes fill with tears.His breathing grows heavier and I know he’s going to cry any second now.

Grayson! Grayson, what do I do? I ask, panicking as the pup bursts into tears.

Well, did you try putting him in rice? Grayson mutters.

GRAYSON! 

Well I don't know! I didn't think the horse would ever reach its destination, Grayson argues defensively.

Let me think! struggle to balance him and all the clothes in my hands.

Fortunately, Rionna finally meets us at the front of the line and offers to hold the clothes while I soothe my son.

"W-why are y-you sad, buddy?" I ask, smoothing back his hair and kissing his head.

He buries his face in my neck and begins to wail.

"Because I want a baby!" he hiccups.

"W-why do y-you want a baby?" I ask and he begins to cry harder.

"Because… because I want someone to play with me and Wolfie," he cries.

"What baby is he talking about?" Rionna asks with confusion, handing the cashier her credit card.

"Mommy has a baby in her belly," Kota answers angrily, a small gasp escaping Rionna’s lips.

"But I want to have a baby too!"

Tears fill Rionna’s eyes and she wraps her arms around me in a hug.

"Oh my! How wonderful! Congratulations, my love! That pup is so going to be lucky to have you and Talia! Oh, I’m just so excited for you! This is so wonderful!" she cries with excitement.

"Kota, you’re going to be a big brother!"

Kota stops his crying and stares curiously at Rionna.

he asks, wiping his tears

taking the bags from the cashier and leading us out

the baby a gift! I think I saw a toy store nearby! Oh, there’s so much to plan! The baby shower, where the baby will sleep, baby proof the entire islands, the wedding...Oh

of baby

baby’s first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota

and down the aisles, carefully inspecting

pointing

wolf and pay for it, my heart racing as I stare at the

to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering in my

you think the Baby will like it?" Kota asks, giving the

- I think

she finally appears carrying a

says, holding it

let's go. We’ve been

wipe my sweaty hands on my

bare and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into the room to greet

look!" he cries, proudly showing her the little

baby in your tummy," he squeals as he

at me and she nervously fixes her hair uneasily to

glow around her head, and for a brief moment she looks like an angel

reach the edge of the bed and look down at her and our

to say to me?"

going to have our baby and you’re

cupping her face as tears roll

flutter and she buries her

excited giggles only sweeten the moment, for! could not

I murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away from my

taking my hand and guiding

looking down

something was wrong with me… I thought Kota was a miracle

"Shhh," I murmur.

have been

"Okay," she says quietly.

asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

happiest w-wolf in the world right now," I

in her neck and inhaling her scent.It

her body and gently lays

think there’s still time to put

as he nibbles

laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to that of

brain inside your head before we

Grayson grumbling

didn’t get the hint last

how was I supposed to

peppering kisses along her

baby too.It wasn't a joke to me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota climbs onto my back and

Horsey in the desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt over his

the little boy strips down

clothes back

"NO!"

off of me to take off his

"Dear Goddess!"

after the boy as he sprints down the hall with no underwear on while

catch the little boy and it is only then that Grayson and I both see the bandages still carefully wrapped around Kota’s

Kota whispers when he notices the frown on

on the bad wolf. Just like you," he smiles,

take him back to the room but

things that I still need to deal with in Ravenstone and Grayson unwilling to part with his now pregnant mate, Talia and I decide to fly directly to Washingston for a week to handle the Scarlett

and Kota would then spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not going to war with Crescent Mane

severely damaged, we must travel by helicopter to the islands, and I can tell Talia is

history with Silver Crest, I can’t say I

murmur, Talia leaning her head against my

awe.We safely land on the main island and a

Luna?" an older omega by the name of Ed asks, his wrinkled smile

timidly and as she hands her bag, a group of

they salute and I wave awkwardly at

bodies as requested and will begin preparations for a Moon Warrior ceremony later this week.The docks have been evaluated

for food and water, we had Haven wolves here,

doing a

if we cut back on food before we completely

hurry with the docks, sir.The boats are our main source

the helicopter?"

the mainland and hopefully reduce our costs of resupplying.The lists should prioritize essential food items, medical supplies, and the building supplies for the new docks.." I gaze at my mate in awe as she assesses the situation immediately and speaks to the

Silver Crest wolves

with

a lot of injured," Talia says, my cheeks flushing

give her

"How are they?"