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.

asks, wiping his tears on

Rionna answers, taking the bags from the cashier and leading

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, there’s so much to do, we have

search of

pick the baby’s first t-toy?"

the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves

says, pointing to

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

of joy gathering in my eyes as Kota

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

- I think

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

crib," She says, holding it up for

We’ve been gone

we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door, Talia

free of makeup.She looks

proudly showing her the little

for the baby in your tummy,"

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

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

look down at her and

to me?"

going to have our baby and you’re not saying

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

flutter and she buries her fingers in my

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

breathlessly when

repeats, taking my hand

looking

a miracle and

"Shhh," I murmur.

son and I-I would have been fine with j-just the three

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears in her

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

world right

and inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed

in against her body and gently

there’s still time to put a second pup in

he nibbles on

hear her voice change

inside your

Grayson

didn’t get the hint

supposed to know

peppering kisses along

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

Horsey in the desert!" he

Talia laughs as the little boy strips down

clothes back

"NO!"

climbing off of me to take off

"Dear Goddess!"

mutters, running after the boy as he sprints down the hall with no underwear on while chanting

it is only then that Grayson and I

okay, Daddy," Kota whispers when he

you," he smiles, howling

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

and I decide to fly directly to Washingston for a week to handle the Scarlett Haven situation

until could ensure that Ravenstone is not going to war with Crescent

by helicopter to the islands, and I can tell Talia is very nervous to meet

Crest,

to be okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning her head against my

Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number of omegas come out to greet their new Alpha and

you with your bags, Luna?" an older omega by the name of Ed

her bag,

and I wave

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

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

ask, the soldier doing a small calculation in

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

sir.The boats are our main source of transportation to

you use the

imagine refueling is expensive but 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 the situation immediately and speaks to the soldiers with

Silver Crest wolves were to

with her

injured," Talia says, my cheeks flushing when

soldiers give her

"How are they?"