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 his tears on

taking the bags from

so much to plan! The baby shower, where the baby will sleep, baby proof the entire islands, the wedding...Oh my goddess and

search of baby

baby’s first t-toy?"

the aisles, carefully inspecting the

one, Daddy," he says, pointing

for it, my heart racing as I stare at the

\whisper to myself, feeling tears of joy gathering

Baby will like it?" Kota asks,

I think

for Rionna and she finally appears carrying a beautiful white mobile with butterflies on

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

We’ve been gone

room.I wipe my sweaty hands on

face bare and free of makeup.She looks over at Kota and I and smiles, Kota rushing into the room to greet his

cries, proudly showing her

baby in your tummy," he

at me and she nervously fixes her hair uneasily

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

look down at her and

to me?" she whispers, tears gathering

have our baby and

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

and she buries her fingers in my hair to

for! could not be a happier man

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

repeats, taking my hand and guiding

looking down

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

"Shhh," I murmur.

is my son and I-I would have been fine

"Okay," she says quietly.

She asks with

"Because I’m so happy-̃"

right

her neck and inhaling her scent.It hasn't

her body and gently

time to

he nibbles on her

hear her voice change slightly to that of her

to put a brain inside

chuckles, Grayson grumbling in

didn’t get

how was I supposed to know you meant a new

mutters, peppering kisses along

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

desert!" he squeals,

laughs as the little boy

put your clothes back on!" she

"NO!"

off of me to take off his

"Dear Goddess!"

with no underwear on while

to catch the little boy and it is only then that Grayson and I both see the

Kota whispers when he notices the frown

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

kiss his chubby cheeks and take him back to the room

pregnant mate, Talia and I decide to fly directly to Washingston for a week to handle the Scarlett Haven situation and manage

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

I can tell Talia is

her history with Silver Crest, I can’t say I blame

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

the Samish Bay, staring out onto the water in awe.We safely land on the main island and a number of omegas come out

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

nods timidly and as she hands her bag, a

salute and I wave awkwardly at

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

water, we had Haven wolves here, we may need

doing a small calculation in his

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

main source of transportation to and from

you use the helicopter?" Talia

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 my mate in awe as she assesses the situation immediately and speaks to the soldiers with such ease to help

Silver Crest wolves

seems impressed with

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

soldiers give her their

"How are they?"