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.

am?" he asks, wiping

from

store nearby! Oh, there’s so much to plan! The baby shower,

search of

baby’s first t-toy?"

little boy walks up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting the shelves until he finds

he says, pointing to a little black

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

of joy gathering in

you think the Baby will like it?" Kota asks, giving the wolf a

- I think

she finally appears carrying a

over a crib," She says, holding it up for me to see

let's go. We’ve been gone

briskly back to the inn, Kota and I giddy with excitement as we approach the room.I wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans and open the door, Talia wrapped up in blankets

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

look!" he cries, proudly showing

tummy," he squeals as he

at me and she nervously fixes her hair uneasily

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

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

anything to say to me?"

baby and you’re not saying

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

heart calms down to a delicate flutter and she buries her fingers in my hair

moment, for! could not be a happier man to

pup," I murmur breathlessly when I finally pull away from my

taking my hand

looking down at

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

and I-I would have been fine with

"Okay," she says quietly.

you happy?" She asks with tears in her

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

w-wolf in the world right now," I whisper, caressing her belly

her scent.It

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

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

he nibbles on

hear her voice change slightly to that

a brain inside your

Grayson grumbling in

get

to know

peppering kisses along

to me.He’s mine- OOF!" he groans

desert!" he squeals, pulling his shirt over

little

put your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

to take off his underwear before running out

"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

whispers when he notices

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

chubby cheeks and take him back to the

Talia and I decide to fly directly

and Kota would then spend the duration of her pregnancy in River Moon until could ensure that Ravenstone is

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

with Silver Crest, I can’t say I blame

I murmur, Talia leaning her head against

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

by the name of Ed

hands her bag, a group of soldiers arrive with the

they salute and I wave awkwardly at

all the bodies 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,"

had Haven wolves here, we may need to resupply

soldier doing a small

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

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

the helicopter?"

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

Crest wolves were to ever let

Toran seems impressed with

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

give her their

"How are they?"