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.

he asks, wiping his tears

from the cashier and leading

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

search of

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

down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until he finds

pointing

I can have wolfies together.." I grab the wolf and pay for it,

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

like it?" Kota asks, giving the

think so,"

Rionna and she finally appears carrying a beautiful

says, holding it up for me to see the

go. We’ve been

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

and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into the room to greet

showing

your tummy," he squeals as

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

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

the bed and look down at her and our pups,

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

baby

gently cupping her face as tears roll down her cheeks

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

for! could not be a happier man to have such

next pup," I murmur breathlessly when I finally

she repeats, taking my hand and

she whimpers, looking down

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

have been fine with j-just the

"Okay," she says quietly.

She asks with tears

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

the happiest w-wolf in the world right now,"

forward, nuzzling his face in her neck and inhaling her scent.It

body and

there’s still time to put a second pup in

teases as he nibbles on her

bursts into laughter before we hear her voice

brain inside your head before

chuckles, Grayson grumbling

didn’t get the

was I supposed to

kisses along

Kota is my baby too.It wasn't a joke to me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota climbs onto my back and

desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt

laughs as the little boy

your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

off his underwear before running out of the

"Dear Goddess!"

mutters, running after the boy as he sprints down the hall with no underwear on while chanting "Horsey!" at the top

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

Daddy," Kota whispers when he notices

you," he smiles, howling like a wolf

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

part with his now pregnant mate, Talia and I decide

and Kota would then 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

with Silver Crest, I can’t say I blame

Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning

Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely

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

bag, a group

salute and I wave awkwardly at

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

and water, we had Haven wolves here, we

soon?" I ask, the soldier doing

days? Five tops if we cut back on

are our main source of transportation

you use the helicopter?" Talia

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

Silver Crest wolves were to

impressed with her quick thinking

lot of injured," Talia says, my cheeks flushing when she

her

"How are they?"