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

shouts, doing a happy dance and spinning his

don’t know the first thing about making pancakes but I would figure it out if

until I find a box of pancake mix with instructions on the

I collect all the necessary ingredients and mix them all up in a bowl until

the batter.I leave

smell of burnt batter fills my

a panic, I rush to the griddle and flip the pancake,

hideous pancake and I scowl

want to give up but Kota seems to be

a few deep breaths, I pour out the batter again, waiting patiently until the big

sweat trickles down my brow as I slide the spatula under the pancake and lift

second when the pancake flips perfectly, revealing a

howls in delight and I can't help but bow for

my perfect pancake and he eats it gingerly, giving me a thumbs up with his approval.I

to work packing his and Talia's lunch, cutting up

Moon Goddess that she won't throw

their sandwiches and snacks packed into small paper bags, I find a pen and notepad to write Talia a little note with

for writing that, Grayson says as he troll my eyes and place it

hair tied up in a

from seeing my blush

meet his mother and kiss her good morning,

a 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

comb my hair.By the time I finish, Talia has already placed Kota's dishes in the sink and stuffed

her

counter and grab it as I pass by before

stares at it for a moment before reluctantly taking the

me, refusing to

arms and I feel her

as she might, she could not

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

reminded me of the one my mother used to wear

second thought, knowing such a pretty bracelet could only belong to

soar to see her wear it like an

the bracelet,

to wear it," She

"Can we go now?"

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

every so often to see

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

turns to kiss his mom absentmindedly on the cheek before

Talia pulls her hand from my grip and

tall, slender woman

Mrs.Henry," Talia smiles

register a new guardian

name is Zane White." across it and begins filling out a small

of the gentleman to

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia's smile widens.

new housekeeper and nanny." Mrs.Henry lowers her