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

yes, of course!" Rionna answers, taking the bags from the cashier and leading us

will get to play lots of games together and- Oh my! We have to 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, there’s so

search of baby

first t-toy?" I murmur,

walks up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until he finds

Daddy," he says, pointing to a little

for it, my heart racing as I stare at the little

joy gathering in my eyes as Kota grins up at

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

I think so,"

appears carrying a beautiful white mobile with butterflies on

She says, holding it up

on, let's go. We’ve been gone long

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

her face bare and free of makeup.She looks over at

proudly showing her the little black

the baby in your tummy," he squeals as he taps

looks up at me and she nervously fixes her hair

window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief moment she looks

I reach the edge of the bed and look down

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

to have our baby and you’re

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

delicate flutter and she buries her fingers in my hair

could not be a happier man to have such a beautiful

murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away

next pup," she repeats, taking my hand

looking down at

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

my son and I-I would have been fine with

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

the world right now," I whisper, caressing her belly

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

and gently lays her down on

still time to put a

as he nibbles on

laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to

we need to put a brain inside

chuckles, Grayson grumbling

seriously didn’t get

was I supposed to know you meant a

kisses along her

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

Horsey in the desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt over

as the little boy strips down to

clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

giggles, climbing off of me to take off his underwear

"Dear Goddess!"

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

that Grayson and

Kota whispers when he notices the frown on my

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

and take him back to the room but deep time to

so many things that I still need to deal with 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 manage

duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not going to war with

to the islands, and I can tell Talia is very

her history with Silver Crest, I can’t say I

murmur, Talia leaning

staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number

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

she hands her bag, a group

they salute and I wave awkwardly

ceremony later this week.The docks have been evaluated and here are the supplies we'll need to rebuild and the expected cost," says one of

food and water, we had Haven wolves

soldier doing a small

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

with the docks, sir.The boats are our main

the helicopter?" Talia

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

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were

with her quick

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

give her

"How are they?"