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 tears on my

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

baby shower, where

of baby

t-toy?"

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

pointing to a little black

and pay for it, my heart

tears of joy gathering in my eyes

the Baby will like it?" Kota asks, giving

I think so,"

she finally appears carrying

She says, holding it up for me to

go. We’ve been gone long

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

looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into the room to

showing her

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

she looks up at me and

in from the window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief

I reach the edge of the bed and look down at her and our pups, her eyes locking

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

going to have our baby and you’re not saying

cupping her face as tears

calms down to a delicate flutter and she buries her fingers

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

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

pup," she repeats, taking my hand and

whimpers, looking

miracle and that I

"Shhh," I murmur.

son and I-I would have

"Okay," she says quietly.

She asks with tears

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

in the world right now," I whisper, caressing

her neck and inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed

and gently lays her down on her

still time to put

as he nibbles on

into laughter before we hear her voice change slightly to that

to put a brain inside your

Grayson

didn’t get

to know you

peppering kisses

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

the little boy strips down to his

your clothes

"NO!"

take off his underwear before running

"Dear Goddess!"

as he sprints down the hall with

to catch the little boy and it is only then that

Kota whispers when he notices the frown on

wolf. Just like you," he

kiss his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room

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

I

Crest,

Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning

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 their new Alpha and

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

nods timidly and as she hands her bag, a

and I

Warrior 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

we had Haven wolves here,

the soldier doing a small calculation

Five tops if we cut back on food before we completely run out," the soldier

are our main source of transportation to and from the islands

use the helicopter?"

expensive but we 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 she assesses the situation

stupid the Silver Crest wolves were

with

a lot of injured," Talia says,

give her

"How are they?"