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.

mind to my imperfect speech, instead playing with his hands and

happy dance and spinning his

please!". I don’t know the first thing about making pancakes but I

I find

collect all the necessary ingredients and mix them all up in a

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

and

laughter at the hideous pancake and I scowl at him as I

over the griddle.I want to give up but Kota seems to be amused by my lack of

the batter again, waiting patiently until the

I slide the spatula under the pancake and lift up for

second when the

and howls in delight and

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

his and Talia's lunch, cutting up fruit, slicing up cheese, and making Kota

Moon Goddess that she won't throw it

a pen and notepad to write Talia a little

as he troll my eyes and place it in her

strolls in, looking absolutely beautiful with her hair tied up

to keep her from seeing my blush and force myself to focus on anything else to slow

and kiss

a good job," she says nonchalantly, wiping some

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

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

her keys and holding Kota's

on the counter and grab it as

a moment before reluctantly taking

feet and sticks out her hand to me, refusing to meet my eyes.I gulp, wiping my clammy hand on my jeans and

up and down my arms and I

as she might, she could not

leave, I can’t help but notice she’s still wearing the gold While out shopping yesterday, I

the one my mother used to wear when I was a

without a second thought, knowing such a pretty

my heart soar to see her wear it like an informal mark claiming her

at the bracelet, Talia rolls

to wear

"Can we go now?"

thumb across the back of her hand

happily beside his mother, pausing every so often to see a bird in the trees or to point at a snail on the

only two blocks from the house and before long, the sound of children

absentmindedly on the cheek before running to

hand from my grip and leads me into

a tall, slender woman with thick spectacles greets

Mrs.Henry," Talia smiles

guardian for Dakota," she

White." across it and begins filling out a

of the gentleman to

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia's smile widens.

nanny." Mrs.Henry lowers her spectacles and