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.

am?" he asks, wiping his tears on

the bags from

Talia and 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 my goddess and names!

of

baby’s first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota

up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves

Daddy," he says, pointing to

the wolf and pay for it,

pup, \whisper to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering in my eyes as Kota grins up at

will like it?" Kota asks, giving

- I think so," I

she finally appears carrying a beautiful white

should fit perfectly over a crib," She says, holding it

let's go. We’ve

briskly back to the inn, Kota and I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my

to the side, her face bare and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and

cries, proudly showing her the little black

in your tummy," he squeals as he taps

at me and she nervously fixes her hair

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

edge of the bed and look down at her and

you not have anything to say to me?" she whispers, tears gathering in

baby and you’re not

with a kiss, gently cupping her face as tears roll

her fingers in my hair to pull me in closer

not be a happier man to have such

having o-our next pup," I murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away from my mate’s

pup," she repeats, taking my hand

she whimpers, looking down at

was a miracle and

"Shhh," I murmur.

would have been

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

the happiest w-wolf in the world right

her neck and inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed yet, so she must be very early in her

in against her body and gently lays her down on

there’s still time to put a second pup in

teases as he nibbles on her

her voice change slightly

we need to put a brain inside your head before we add more

Grayson grumbling in

get the

supposed to know you meant

kisses along her

me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota climbs onto my back

in the desert!" he squeals,

as the little boy strips

clothes

"NO!"

giggles, climbing off of me to take off

"Dear Goddess!"

the hall with no underwear on while chanting "Horsey!" at the

and it is only then that Grayson and I both see the bandages still

he notices the frown on

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

his chubby cheeks and take him back to the

still need to deal with in Ravenstone and Grayson unwilling to part with his now pregnant mate, Talia and I

would then spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could

and I can

with Silver Crest, I can’t say

I murmur, Talia leaning

the Samish Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number

help you with your bags, Luna?" an older omega by

timidly and as she hands her bag, a group of soldiers arrive with

salute and I wave awkwardly at

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

for food and water, we had Haven wolves here, we may need to resupply

the soldier doing a small calculation

we'll be okay for about four more days? Five tops if

docks, sir.The boats are our main source of transportation to and

you use the helicopter?" Talia

essentials needed and talk to the pilots to get the weight capacity of the bird.We'll use that information to plan the runs to the mainland and hopefully reduce our costs of resupplying.The lists should prioritize essential food items, medical supplies, and

wolves were

seems impressed with her quick thinking

tells me you have a lot of injured," Talia says, my cheeks flushing when she

give her their

"How are they?"