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.

he asks, wiping his tears on

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

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,

of

t-toy?" I murmur, Kota nodding

boy walks up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting

pointing to a little black

pay for it, my heart racing as I stare at the little black wolf

gathering

like it?" Kota asks,

I think

she finally appears carrying a beautiful

over a crib," She says,

We’ve been gone long

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

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

cries, proudly showing

in your tummy," he squeals as

up at me and she nervously fixes her

around her head, and for

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

anything to say to me?" she

baby and you’re not saying

with a kiss, gently cupping her face as tears roll down her cheeks

down to a delicate flutter and she buries her fingers

moment, for! could not be a happier man to have such a

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

repeats, taking my hand and guiding

she whimpers, looking

Kota was a miracle and that

"Shhh," I murmur.

my son and I-I would have been fine with j-just

"Okay," she says quietly.

asks with tears in

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

right now," I

steps forward, nuzzling his face in her neck and inhaling her scent.It

leans in against her body and gently lays her down on her

to put a second pup in

he

hear her voice change slightly to that

brain inside your head before we add more

chuckles, Grayson grumbling

get the

was I supposed to know you meant a new

peppering kisses

mine- OOF!" he groans as Kota

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

the little boy strips down to his

clothes back on!"

"NO!"

off of me to take off his underwear before

"Dear Goddess!"

mutters, running after the boy as he sprints down the hall with

manage to catch the little boy and it is only then that Grayson and

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

wolf. Just like you," he smiles, howling

back to the

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

pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is not going to war with Crescent Mane

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

history with Silver Crest, I

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

the Samish Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land

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

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

they salute and I wave awkwardly at

and 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," says one of the

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

doing

Five tops if we cut back on food before

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

use the helicopter?"

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

Crest wolves were

Toran seems impressed with

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

soldiers give her

"How are they?"