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

Rionna answers, taking the bags from the cashier

to play lots 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 hurry!" she cries, breaking into a

search of baby

baby’s first t-toy?" I murmur, Kota nodding

and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves

he says, pointing to a

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

gathering in my

will like it?" Kota asks,

think so," I

finally appears carrying a beautiful white mobile with butterflies on

over a crib," She says, holding it

let's go. We’ve been gone

I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my

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

showing

in your tummy," he squeals

at me and

the window casts a glow around her head, and for a brief moment she looks like

bed and look down at her and

anything to say to me?" she whispers, tears gathering in her

to have our baby and

face as tears roll down her cheeks and

flutter and she buries her fingers

excited giggles only sweeten the moment, for! could not be a

o-our next pup," I murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away from

taking my hand and guiding it over her flat

looking down

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

I-I would have been

"Okay," she says quietly.

asks

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

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

scent.It hasn't changed yet, so she must be very early in

body and gently lays

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

he nibbles on her

hear her

a brain inside your head

chuckles, Grayson grumbling in

seriously didn’t get the hint last

I supposed to know

mutters, peppering kisses along

mine- OOF!"

in the desert!"

Talia laughs as the little boy

your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

to take off his underwear before running out of

"Dear Goddess!"

with

little boy and it is only then that Grayson and

okay, Daddy," Kota whispers when he notices the frown

on the bad wolf. Just like you," he smiles, howling like a wolf for

chubby cheeks and take him back

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 Scarlett Haven situation and manage the immediate damage caused

would then spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could

must travel by helicopter to the islands, and I can tell Talia is very nervous to meet the Ravenstone wolves for the

with Silver Crest, I can’t say I blame

I murmur,

water in awe.We safely

older omega by the name of Ed asks, his wrinkled smile putting Talia at

nods timidly and as she hands her bag, a group of soldiers arrive

I wave awkwardly at

as requested and will begin preparations for a Moon Warrior ceremony later this week.The docks

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

soldier doing a small calculation in his

say we'll be okay for about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on food before we completely run

our main source of transportation to and

you use the helicopter?"

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 to help

Silver Crest wolves were

seems impressed with

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

soldiers give her their

"How are they?"