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 cheeks flushing at my

his hands and grinning happily at me with

shouts, doing a happy dance and

thing about making pancakes but I would figure it

take Kota into the kitchen and search the cupboards until I

the necessary ingredients and mix them all up in a

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

burnt batter fills

and flip the pancake, revealing a charred

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

mass all over the griddle.I want to give

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

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

heart stops for a second when the pancake flips

delight and I can’t help

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

eats, I get to work packing his and Talia’s lunch, cutting up fruit, slicing up

and pray to Moon Goddess that she won’t throw it in

a pen and notepad to write Talia a little note with her

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

hair tied up in a neat ponytail and her face

force my eyes to the ground to keep her from seeing my blush and

and kiss her good morning, Talia inspecting my

she says nonchalantly, wiping some syrup off his

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

run to the room 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 in

grabbing her

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

for a

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

sparks tingle up and down my arms and I feel her shiver

might, she could not ignore

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

reminded me of the one my mother used

thought, knowing such a pretty

my heart soar to see her wear it like

bracelet, Talia rolls her

me to wear it,” She

“Can we go now?”

run my thumb

often to

house and before long, the sound of children

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

Kota gone, Talia pulls her hand from my grip and

a tall, slender woman with thick spectacles

Mrs.Henry,” Talia smiles

new guardian for Dakota,” she says, pointing

is Zane White.” across it

the relationship of the

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia’s smile widens.