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.

wiping his tears on

Rionna answers, taking the bags from the cashier and leading us out

get 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! We have to think of names! Oh,

of baby

baby’s first t-toy?"

little boy walks up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the

he says, pointing

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

feeling tears of joy gathering in my eyes as Kota grins up

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

- I think so," I

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

says, holding it

We’ve

Kota and I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door,

and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into

proudly showing her the

the baby in your tummy," he squeals as

flush as she looks up at me and she

window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief moment she looks like an angel looking up at

look down at her and our pups, her

to say to me?" she whispers, tears gathering in her

to have our baby

cupping her face as tears roll down her cheeks and over

buries her fingers in my hair to pull me

could not

breathlessly when

repeats, taking my hand and guiding it over

looking

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

would have been

"Okay," she says quietly.

are you happy?" She asks with tears in her

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

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

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

body and gently lays her

to put

as he nibbles on her

laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to that of her

we need to put a brain inside your

chuckles, Grayson

get the hint last

I supposed to know you

peppering kisses along

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

the desert!" he

Talia laughs as the little boy strips down

clothes back on!"

"NO!"

me to take off his underwear before

"Dear Goddess!"

hall with no underwear on while chanting "Horsey!"

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

Daddy," Kota whispers when he notices the frown on

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

his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room but deep time to save

now pregnant mate, Talia and I decide

spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that

and I can

with Silver Crest,

be okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur,

awe.We safely land on the main

omega by the name of Ed asks, his wrinkled smile

bag, a group of soldiers arrive with

salute and I wave awkwardly at

ceremony later this week.The docks have been evaluated and here are the supplies we'll need to

had Haven wolves here, we may need to resupply sooner than

soon?" I ask, the soldier doing a small

for about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on food before we completely run out,"

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

the helicopter?" Talia

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

Crest wolves were

impressed with her quick thinking

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

her their undivided

"How are they?"