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

the bags from the cashier and leading

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 names! We

of baby

first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota nodding

carefully inspecting the shelves until he

one, Daddy," he says, pointing to a

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

\whisper to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering in my eyes as

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

think

wait outside for Rionna and she finally appears carrying a beautiful white mobile

crib," She says, holding it up for me

let's go. We’ve been gone long

room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door, Talia wrapped up in blankets watching TV on

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

cries, proudly showing her the little black

the baby in your tummy," he squeals

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

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

bed and look down

to me?" she whispers, tears gathering

our baby and you’re not saying

gently cupping her face as tears roll down her cheeks and over

buries her fingers in my hair to pull

for! could not be a happier man to have such

breathlessly when I finally pull

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

looking down at

Kota was a miracle

"Shhh," I murmur.

would have

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

w-wolf in the world right now," I whisper, caressing her belly with

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

body and

think there’s still time to put a

he nibbles

we hear her voice change slightly to that of

need to put a brain inside

Grayson

didn’t get the

was I supposed to

mutters, peppering kisses

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

desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt

laughs as the little boy

put your clothes

"NO!"

of me to take off his underwear before

"Dear Goddess!"

sprints down the hall with

catch the little boy and it is only then that Grayson and I both see the bandages

whispers when he

you," he smiles, howling like a wolf for

his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room but

and Grayson unwilling to part with his now pregnant mate, Talia and I decide to

and Kota would then spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not

travel by helicopter to the islands, and I can tell Talia is

Silver Crest, I can’t

okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur, Talia leaning her head against my

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

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

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

they salute and I wave

will begin preparations for a Moon Warrior ceremony later this week.The docks have been evaluated and here are the supplies we'll need to rebuild and the expected cost,"

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

the soldier doing a small calculation in his

be okay for about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on food

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

use the

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 immediately and speaks to the soldiers with such ease

Crest wolves

with her

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

soldiers give her their undivided

"How are they?"