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

answers, taking the bags from the cashier

much to plan! The baby shower, where the

search of baby

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

little boy walks up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting

pointing to a

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

joy gathering in my eyes as

Baby will like it?" Kota asks, giving the

think so,"

appears

should fit perfectly over a crib," She says, holding it up

go. We’ve been gone

we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on

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

proudly showing her

your tummy,"

at me and she nervously fixes her

window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief

the bed and look down at her and our

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

to have our baby and you’re not

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

her fingers in my hair to

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

pup," I murmur breathlessly when I

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

looking

was a miracle and

"Shhh," I murmur.

have been fine with j-just

"Okay," she says quietly.

are you happy?" She asks with tears

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

world right now," I

inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed yet,

and gently lays her down

think there’s still time to put a second

he

laughter before we hear her voice

we need to put a brain inside your

Grayson

seriously didn’t get the hint

to know you meant

kisses

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

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

as the little boy

clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

of me to take off his underwear

"Dear Goddess!"

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

that

when he notices the frown on

you," he smiles, howling

his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room but deep time 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 the immediate damage caused by the

her pregnancy in River Moon until could

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

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

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

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

you with your bags, Luna?" an older omega by

and as she hands her bag, a group of soldiers arrive with the

I wave

docks have been evaluated and here are the supplies we'll need to rebuild

we had Haven wolves here,

soldier doing a small calculation

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

boats are our main source of transportation

the helicopter?" Talia

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

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were to

Toran seems impressed with her quick thinking

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

give her their undivided

"How are they?"