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.

wiping his tears on my

bags from the cashier

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

of baby

first t-toy?"

boy walks up and down the aisles, carefully

Daddy," he says, pointing to a little

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

of joy gathering in my eyes as Kota grins up

will like it?" Kota asks, giving the wolf

think so," I

wait outside for Rionna and she finally appears carrying a beautiful

says, holding it up for me to see

We’ve been gone long

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

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

cries, proudly showing her the

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

up at me and she nervously fixes her

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

down at

to me?" she whispers, tears gathering

baby

cupping her face as tears

her fingers

moment, for! could not be a happier

murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away

taking my hand and guiding it

she whimpers, looking

I thought Kota was a miracle and that

"Shhh," I murmur.

would have been fine

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

right now," I whisper, caressing her belly with

nuzzling his face in her neck and inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed yet, so

leans in against her body and gently lays her

still time to put a second pup in

as he nibbles on her

her

need to put a brain inside

Grayson

get the hint

supposed to know you meant

mutters, peppering kisses along

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

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

Talia laughs as the little boy strips down to

put your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

giggles, climbing off of me to take off his underwear before

"Dear Goddess!"

hall with

and it is only then that Grayson and I

Daddy," Kota whispers when he notices the frown on my

you," he smiles, howling like a wolf

cheeks and take him back to the room but deep time to

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

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

I can tell Talia is very nervous to meet the Ravenstone wolves for

history with Silver Crest, I can’t say I

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

the water in awe.We safely land on the

an older omega by the name of

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

salute and I wave

docks have been evaluated and here are the supplies we'll need to

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

the soldier doing a small calculation

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

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

the helicopter?" Talia

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

Silver Crest wolves were to

with her quick thinking

you have a lot of injured," Talia says, my

her their undivided

"How are they?"