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 my

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

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

of baby

first t-toy?"

aisles, carefully inspecting

says, pointing to a

grab the wolf and pay for it, my heart racing

myself, feeling tears of joy gathering

think the Baby will like it?" Kota asks,

I think so,"

appears carrying a beautiful white mobile with butterflies

a crib," She says, holding it up for me to see

go. We’ve been gone

my sweaty hands on my jeans

long curls are 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

look!" he cries, proudly showing her

tummy," he

flush as she looks up at me and she nervously fixes her hair uneasily to

and for a brief

the bed and look down at her

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

our baby and you’re not saying

a kiss, gently cupping her face as tears roll down her

and she buries her fingers in my hair to pull me in closer to

could not be a happier man

murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away

repeats, taking my hand and guiding it over her flat

looking down at her

thought something was wrong with me… I thought Kota was a miracle and that I would never be able to give you

"Shhh," I murmur.

have been fine

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

right now," I whisper, caressing her belly

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

her body and gently lays her down on her

there’s still time to put a second pup

teases as he nibbles

we hear her voice change slightly to that of her

brain inside your head

chuckles, Grayson grumbling in

didn’t get the

was I supposed to know you

kisses along

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

the desert!"

as the little boy strips

put your clothes back on!"

"NO!"

take off his

"Dear Goddess!"

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

boy and it is only then that

he notices

you," he smiles, howling like a wolf

and take him back to

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 Haven situation and

spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not going

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

Crest,

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

out onto the water in awe.We safely land

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

her bag, a group of soldiers arrive with the pack

they salute and I

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

Haven wolves here, we may need to resupply sooner

soon?" I ask, the soldier doing a small

for about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on

are our main source of transportation to

you use the

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 the situation immediately and

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were to

seems impressed with her quick thinking and

Talia says, my cheeks flushing when she uses my

her

"How are they?"