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 the cashier and leading

baby shower, where the baby will sleep, baby proof the entire islands, the wedding...Oh my goddess and names! We have to think of

search of

pick the baby’s first t-toy?"

and down the aisles, carefully inspecting

Daddy," he says, pointing to a

I grab the wolf and pay for it, my heart

to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering in my eyes as

will like it?" Kota asks, giving the wolf a

I think

outside for Rionna and she finally appears carrying a beautiful white mobile with butterflies

fit perfectly over a crib," She says, holding it up for

We’ve

and I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door, Talia wrapped up in blankets watching

tousled to the side, her face bare and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into the room to

he cries, proudly showing

your tummy," he squeals

flush as she looks up at me and

the window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief

look down at her and

have anything to say to me?" she whispers, tears gathering

baby and

silence her with a kiss, gently cupping her face

buries her fingers in my hair to pull me in closer

giggles only sweeten the moment, for! could not be a happier

having o-our next pup," I murmur breathlessly when I finally

pup," she repeats, taking my hand and guiding

she whimpers, looking down

was a miracle and that I would never be able

"Shhh," I murmur.

is my son and I-I would have

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

I am the happiest w-wolf in the world right now," I whisper, caressing her

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

against her body and gently lays

time to put

as he nibbles on

bursts into laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to that

we need to put a brain inside your head before we

Grayson grumbling in

didn’t get the hint last

how was I supposed to know you meant a new

kisses along her

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

desert!" he

the little boy strips down to his

your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

off his

"Dear Goddess!"

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

little boy and it is only then that Grayson and I both see

Kota whispers when he notices the frown on

the bad wolf. Just like you,"

kiss his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room

Talia and

of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not

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

Crest, I can’t say

to be okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning

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 the

as she hands her bag, a group of soldiers

they salute and I wave

for a Moon Warrior ceremony later this week.The docks have

wolves here, we

doing a small

about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on food before we completely

need to hurry with the docks, sir.The boats are our main source of transportation to and from the islands to

use the helicopter?"

we are out of options.Get a list of all the 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 the building supplies for the new docks.." I gaze at my mate in awe as she assesses

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were to ever let her

with her quick thinking

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

her

"How are they?"