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.

and grinning happily at

he shouts, doing a happy dance

first thing about making pancakes but I would figure it out if

into the kitchen and search the cupboards until I find a box of pancake mix with

mix them all up in a

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

smell of burnt batter fills my

to the griddle and flip

bursts into laughter at the hideous pancake and I scowl

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

out the batter again, waiting patiently

sweat trickles down my brow as I slide

when the pancake flips perfectly, revealing a golden

howls in delight and I can't

eats it gingerly, giving me a thumbs up with his approval.I make a few more pancakes for Talia just in case she wishes to

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

Moon Goddess that she won't throw it in

sandwiches and snacks packed into small paper bags, I find a pen and notepad

that, Grayson says as he troll my eyes and place it in her lunch

looking absolutely beautiful with her hair tied up in a

keep her from seeing my blush and force myself

meet his mother and kiss her good morning, Talia inspecting

says nonchalantly, wiping some

to list you as a guardian at Kota's school, otherwise they won't let

to change into a t-shirt and jeans and comb my hair.By the time I finish, Talia has already placed Kota's dishes in the sink and stuffed the

sighs, grabbing her keys

the counter and grab it as I pass by before

it for a moment before reluctantly taking

looks nervously at her feet and sticks out her hand to me, refusing to meet my eyes.I gulp, wiping my clammy hand

down my arms and I feel

she

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

mother used to wear

bought it 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

me to

"Can we go now?"

I run my thumb across the back of her

Kota hums as he skips happily beside his mother, pausing every so often to

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

to kiss his mom absentmindedly on the cheek before running to the playground to join his

Talia pulls her hand from my grip and leads me into the building to the

slender woman with thick spectacles

Talia smiles

a new guardian for Dakota," she says,

name is Zane White." across it and begins

of the gentleman to the

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia's smile widens.

and nanny." Mrs.Henry