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

bags from the cashier and leading us out

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

search of baby

the baby’s first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota nodding

aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until

one, Daddy," he says, pointing to a

can have wolfies together.." I grab the wolf and pay for it, my heart racing as I

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

it?" Kota asks, giving the wolf a

- I think so,"

appears

crib," She says, holding it

on, let's go. We’ve been

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 TV

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

look!" he cries, proudly showing her

in your tummy," he squeals as he taps her

she looks up at me and she nervously fixes her hair uneasily

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

bed and look down at her and our pups, her eyes

have anything to say to

have our baby and

kiss, gently cupping her face as tears roll

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

only sweeten the moment, for! could not be a happier man to have such

I murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away from my mate’s

our next pup," she repeats, taking my hand and guiding it over her

looking down at her

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

my son and I-I would have

"Okay," she says quietly.

happy?" She asks with tears in her

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

w-wolf in the world right now," I

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

her body and gently lays her down

think there’s still time to put a second

teases as he

laughter before we hear her voice change

inside your head before we

chuckles, Grayson grumbling in

seriously didn’t get the hint last

was I supposed to know you meant a

peppering kisses along

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

in the desert!"

as the little boy strips

put your clothes back

"NO!"

take off his

"Dear Goddess!"

he sprints down the hall with no underwear

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

whispers when he notices the frown

wolf. Just like you," he smiles,

and take him back

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

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

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

history with Silver Crest, I can’t say

Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning her head against

Samish Bay, staring 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

and as she hands her bag, a group

salute and I wave awkwardly

this week.The docks have been evaluated and here are

had Haven wolves here, we may need

I ask, the soldier doing a small calculation

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?"

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

Crest wolves were to ever

impressed with her

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

give her their

"How are they?"