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

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

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

of

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

the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until he

pointing

wolfies together.." I grab the wolf and pay for it, my heart racing as I stare at the little black

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

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

think so," I

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

perfectly over a crib," She says, holding it up for me

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

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

he cries, proudly showing her the little

your tummy,"

looks up at me and she nervously fixes her

and for a brief moment she looks like an angel looking up at me with

down at her and our pups, her eyes locking with

you not have anything to say to me?" she whispers,

our baby and you’re not saying

a kiss, gently cupping her face as tears roll down

she buries her

sweeten the moment, for! could not be

having o-our next pup," I murmur breathlessly when I

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

looking

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

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

"Okay," she says quietly.

happy?" She asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

happiest w-wolf in the world right now," I whisper, caressing

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

in against her body and gently lays her

think there’s still time to put a second pup in

he nibbles

laughter before we hear her voice

put a brain inside your head before we add more

Grayson

didn’t get

I supposed to know you meant a

kisses

joke to me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota climbs onto my back and straddles me like a

Let’s play Horsey in the desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt over his

the little boy strips down

put your clothes back

"NO!"

to take off his

"Dear Goddess!"

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

boy and it is only then that Grayson and I

when he

wolf. Just like you," he smiles,

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

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 the

pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is

travel by helicopter to the islands, and I can tell

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

I murmur, Talia leaning

staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number of omegas come out to greet

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

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

they salute and I wave awkwardly at

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

and water, we had Haven wolves

I ask, the soldier doing

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

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

use the

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 building supplies for the new docks.." I gaze at my mate in awe as

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were to

Toran seems impressed with her quick

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

give her their

"How are they?"