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

Rionna answers, taking the bags from the cashier and leading us out of

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

of

first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota

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

says, pointing to a little black

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

joy gathering in my eyes as

the Baby will like it?"

I think so,"

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

She says, holding it up for me to see the

on, let's go. We’ve been gone

I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my

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

he cries, proudly showing her

baby in your tummy,"

me and

coming in from the window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief moment she looks like an angel looking up at me

I reach the edge of the bed and look down

anything to say to me?" she

our baby and you’re not saying

her with a kiss, gently cupping her face as

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

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

breathlessly when I finally

repeats, taking my hand

whimpers, looking down at her

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

my son and I-I would have been fine with j-just

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

happiest w-wolf in the world right

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

her body and gently lays her

there’s still time to put

teases as he nibbles on

bursts into laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to that of

inside your head

chuckles, Grayson grumbling in

get the hint last

I supposed to know you meant a

mutters, peppering kisses along

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

Daddy! Let’s play Horsey in the desert!" he squeals, pulling

as the little boy strips down to

clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

me to take off his underwear before running out of the

"Dear Goddess!"

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

to catch the little boy and it is only then that

whispers when he notices the frown on my

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

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

unwilling to part with his now pregnant mate, Talia and I decide to fly directly to Washingston for a week to handle the Scarlett

her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is

severely damaged, we must travel by helicopter to the islands, and I can

Silver Crest, I

to be okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia

excitement as we fly over the Samish Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number of omegas come out to greet

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

and as she hands her bag, a group

I wave awkwardly

this week.The docks have been evaluated and

and water, we had Haven wolves here, we may need to resupply sooner

ask, the soldier doing a small calculation

we'll be okay for about four more days? Five tops if we cut

hurry with the docks, sir.The boats are our main source of transportation to and from the islands to get

you use the helicopter?"

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

Crest wolves were to ever let

seems impressed with her quick thinking and

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

her their

"How are they?"