The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 14: Wingman Part 2

***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.

for bre- break- breakfast?” I ask him,

my imperfect speech, instead playing with his hands and

shouts, doing a happy dance and

first thing about making pancakes but I

kitchen and search the cupboards until I find a

up in a

leave it for a while, searching the cabinets for Kota’s plates and cups sol can pour out a

burnt batter

the griddle and flip the pancake, revealing

into laughter at the hideous pancake and I scowl at him as I toss it

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

few deep breaths, I pour out the batter again, waiting

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

stops for a second when the

delight and I can’t help but bow

up with his approval.I make a few more pancakes for Talia just in case she wishes

lunch, cutting up fruit, slicing

Moon Goddess that she won’t throw it

into small paper bags, I find a pen and notepad to write

and place it in her lunch anyways, knowing

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

my blush and

and kiss her

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

going though.I have to list you as a guardian at Kota’s school,

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

She sighs, grabbing her keys and

on the counter and grab it as I pass by before handing

at it for a moment before reluctantly taking

to me, refusing to meet my eyes.I gulp, wiping my clammy hand

down my arms

she could not ignore

to leave, I can’t help but notice she’s still wearing the gold While out shopping yesterday, I came across a jewelry store and saw the bracelet in

reminded me of the one my mother used

without a second thought, knowing such a pretty bracelet could only belong

soar to see her wear it

at the bracelet, Talia rolls her eyes at

asked me to wear

“Can we go now?”

run my thumb across the back of her hand and

he skips happily beside his mother, pausing every so often to see a bird in the trees or to point

as the daycare building is only two blocks from the house and before long, the sound of children playing

turns to kiss his mom absentmindedly on the cheek before running to

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

tall, slender woman with

Mrs.Henry,” Talia smiles

a new guardian for Dakota,” she

Zane White.” across it and begins

relationship of the

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia’s smile widens.