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 tears on my

the bags from the cashier and leading us out of the

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

of baby

pick the baby’s first t-toy?" I murmur,

up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until he finds something

says, pointing to a little

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

tears of joy gathering in my eyes

think the Baby will like it?"

I think

and she finally appears carrying a beautiful

a crib," She says, holding it

let's go. We’ve

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

to the side, her face bare and free of makeup.She looks

proudly showing her the little black

baby in your tummy," he squeals

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

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

edge of the bed and look down

to say to me?" she whispers, tears gathering

our baby

her face as tears roll down her cheeks and

a delicate flutter and she buries her

excited giggles only sweeten the moment, for! could not be a happier man to have such a

breathlessly when I finally pull away from my

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

looking down at her

I thought Kota was a miracle and that

"Shhh," I murmur.

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

"Okay," she says quietly.

happy?" She asks with tears in her

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

w-wolf in the world right now," I

neck and inhaling her scent.It hasn't changed yet, so she must be very

her body and gently

you think there’s still time to

he nibbles on her

her voice change slightly to that

we need to put a brain inside your head

Grayson

seriously didn’t get

to know you meant a

peppering kisses

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

the desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt

the little

clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

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

"Dear Goddess!"

running after the boy as he sprints down the hall with no underwear on while chanting "Horsey!" at

is only then that

Daddy," Kota whispers when he notices the frown

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

cheeks and take him back to the room

to deal 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

Moon until could

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

history with Silver Crest, I

be okay, Ta-Talia," I murmur,

excitement 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 out to greet their new Alpha and

help you with your bags, Luna?" an older omega by the name

as she hands her bag, a group of

and I wave awkwardly

as requested 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

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

ask, the soldier doing a small calculation in

for about four more days? Five tops if we cut back on food before we completely run

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

the helicopter?" Talia

to the mainland and hopefully reduce our costs of resupplying.The lists should prioritize essential food items, medical supplies, and the

stupid the Silver Crest wolves

with her quick thinking and

Zane tells me you have a lot of injured," Talia says,

give her

"How are they?"