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

answers, taking the bags from the cashier

of games together and- Oh my! We have to get Talia and the baby a gift! 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 names! We have to think of names! Oh, there’s so much to do, we have to

of

first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota nodding with

carefully inspecting

one, Daddy," he says, pointing to a little black

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

\whisper to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering

think the Baby will like it?" Kota asks,

I think

appears carrying a beautiful

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

We’ve

I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door, Talia

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

proudly showing

your tummy,"

me and she nervously fixes her

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

to me?" she whispers, tears gathering in

to have our baby and you’re

cupping her face as tears roll down her

calms down to a delicate flutter and she buries her fingers

only sweeten the moment, for! could not be a happier

pup," I murmur breathlessly when I

taking my hand and guiding it over her

whimpers, looking down at

I thought Kota was a miracle

"Shhh," I murmur.

I-I would have been fine

"Okay," she says quietly.

are you happy?" She asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

w-wolf in the world right now," I

scent.It hasn't changed yet,

in against her body and gently

still time to put a second pup

teases as he nibbles

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

a brain inside your

Grayson grumbling

seriously didn’t get

supposed to know you meant

mutters, peppering kisses

me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota

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

little boy strips down to his

put your clothes back

"NO!"

take off his underwear before

"Dear Goddess!"

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

little boy and it is only then that Grayson and I both see the bandages still carefully wrapped around

he notices the frown on my

Just like you,"

him back to the room but deep time to

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

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

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

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

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

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

bags, Luna?" an older omega by the name of Ed asks, his wrinkled smile putting Talia

timidly and as she hands her bag, a

salute and I wave

and will begin preparations for a Moon Warrior ceremony later this week.The docks have been evaluated and here are

wolves here, we

I ask, the soldier doing

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

hurry with the docks, sir.The boats are our main source

the helicopter?"

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

stupid the Silver Crest wolves

Toran seems impressed with her quick

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

soldiers give her

"How are they?"