The Silent Alpha

 ***Jane*** 

I gasp in fright when I wake up to a bucket of cold water being tossed on my face, Natalia smirking triumphantly at me as she stands by the side of the bed . I wipe the water from my eyes and realize it's 6:45 am.

"Wake up sleepy head," She chirps, already showered and dressed in a pair of teal medical scrubs.

"You have to wake up the gremlin and get him ready for school today." I feel like a ton of bricks are sitting on my chest, my body still exhausted from the lack of sleep.I could not complain, however, knowing I had gotten away with murder by sharing the bed with her.

With great effort, I climb out of bed, my t-shirt clinging to my wet chest.

Talia giggles hysterically as I waddle past her, a part of me happy to see her having fun, even at my expense.

I head for the bathroom first to wipe off the water and brush my teeth before I waddle down the hall until I find Kota's room.

There’s no response when I knock on the door so I slowly turn the knob and tip toe inside.I find Kota curled up in a ball, his dinosaur pajamas messily clinging to his tiny body.I sit on his bed and push back his hair, exposing his forehead.

He sleeps so peacefully, it feels like a crime to wake is it in silence for a moment, letting him enjoy a few more moments of blissful sleep.I could not explain why, but he made me feel so safe with just his presence, like nothing could disturb us.

He stirs slightly as I stroke his hair and even curls up closer to me.

Remembering my task however, I decide it's time to wake him.I tap his shoulder and his cheeks but the boy only groans and swats at my hand.

Looking around the room to ensure we are truly alone, I lean close to his ear.

My mouth hangs open for a second before I finally find my voice.

"K-Kota," I hiss, feeling my heart race in fear Talia would come in and hear me speak.

I tap his cheek frantically.

"K-Kota.P-please wa-wake up..."

"Five more minutes," he groans, squeezing his eyes tightly.

Unsure what else to do, I wiggle my fingers down his sides and he screams with laughter, kicking his legs about.He writhes against the tickles until he finally sits up.

"G-good morning, K-Kota," I whisper so quietly, he doesn't hear me over his own laughter.

"Hi, Zane!" he laughs, cupping my cheeks in his small hands.

He squishes my face, genuinely happy to see me and throws his head back in laughter.

"Hi, Zane!" I stare at his pretty eyes and feel my body relax.

"H-hi K-Kota."

"H-hi," chuckle, ruffling up his hair.

"Hi!" he squeals, jumping into my lap.

I find his game amusing and carry on for another 10 hellos before I throw the pup over my shoulder and take him to the bathroom.I help him wash his face, brush his teeth for him, and even put together a simple outfit that I hope is to Talia's liking.

He insists on combing his own hair but as I watch him struggle, he finally hands me the comb and lets me comb his hair.

Pleased with my work, I crouch down to his level and offer him a toothy grin that he reciprocates.

"w-what wo-would you like for bre- break- breakfast?" I ask him, my cheeks flushing at my severe stutter.

his hands and grinning happily at me with no judgment in his blue and

shouts, doing a happy dance and spinning

don’t know the first thing about making pancakes but

and search the cupboards until I find a box

necessary ingredients and mix them all up

a double burner griddle on the stove and Kota hands me cooking spray so the pour out the batter.I leave it for a while, searching the cabinets for Kota's plates and cups sol can pour out a glass of

the smell of burnt batter fills my

rush to the griddle and flip the pancake, revealing

the hideous pancake and I scowl at him as I toss it in

and spilling it into a shapeless mass all over the griddle.I want to give up but Kota seems

the batter again, waiting patiently until the

down my brow as I slide the spatula under the pancake

when the pancake flips perfectly, revealing a

cheers and howls in delight and I can't help

up with his

I get to work packing his and Talia's lunch, cutting up fruit, slicing up

make Talia a BLT and pray to Moon Goddess

bags, I find a pen and notepad to write Talia a little

and place

strolls in, looking absolutely beautiful with her hair tied up in a neat ponytail and her

to keep her from seeing my blush and

to meet his mother and kiss

good job," she says nonchalantly, wiping some syrup off

get going though.I have to list you as a guardian at Kota's school, otherwise they won't

change into a t-shirt and jeans and comb my hair.By the time

go," She sighs, grabbing her keys

it as I pass

for a moment before reluctantly taking the

and sticks out her hand to me, refusing to meet my eyes.I

my arms and I feel her shiver

she could

I can’t help but notice she’s still wearing the gold While out shopping yesterday, I came across a jewelry

reminded me of the one my mother used to wear when I was a

without a second thought, knowing such a pretty

soar to see her wear it like

me staring at the bracelet, Talia rolls her eyes at

to wear it,"

"Can we go now?"

wanting to agitate her anymore, I run my thumb across the back of

his mother, pausing every so often to see a bird in

the house and before long, the sound of children playing in the playground fills the

kiss his mom absentmindedly on the cheek before running to the

hand from my grip and leads me into the building

tall, slender woman

Mrs.Henry," Talia smiles

to register a new guardian for

it and begins filling out

of the gentleman to the

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia's smile widens.

new housekeeper and nanny." Mrs.Henry lowers her spectacles and