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 grinning

he shouts, doing a happy dance and

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

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

ingredients and mix them all up in a bowl until I get a

cooking spray so the pour out the batter.I leave

burnt batter

rush to the griddle and flip the pancake, revealing a charred black

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

to give up but Kota seems to be amused by

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

trickles down my brow as I slide the

heart stops for a second when the pancake flips perfectly, revealing a

and I can't help but bow for

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

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

BLT and pray to Moon Goddess that she won't throw it

find a pen and notepad to write Talia a little

going to kill you for writing that, Grayson says as he troll my eyes and place it

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

blush and

his mother and kiss

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

you as a guardian at Kota's school, otherwise they

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 lunch

She sighs, grabbing her keys and

the counter and grab it as I pass by before handing

a moment before reluctantly taking the

nervously at her feet and sticks out her hand to me, refusing to

up and down my arms

as she might, she could not ignore

still wearing the gold While out

my mother used to

bought it without a second thought, knowing such

her wear it like an informal mark claiming her as

the bracelet, Talia rolls her

asked me to wear it," She

"Can we go now?"

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

happily beside his mother, pausing every so often to see a bird

only two blocks from the house and before long, the sound of children playing in the playground fills

to kiss his mom absentmindedly on the cheek before running to

hand from my grip and leads me

tall, slender woman with

Mrs.Henry," Talia smiles

here to register a new guardian for

name is Zane White." across it and

is the relationship of

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia's smile widens.

Mrs.Henry lowers her spectacles and glances