The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 14

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.

break- breakfast?” I ask him, my cheeks flushing

hands and

a happy dance

first thing about making pancakes

search the cupboards until I

mix them all up in a bowl until

pour out the batter.I leave it for a while, searching the cabinets for

the smell of burnt

the griddle and flip the pancake, revealing a charred black

bursts into laughter at the hideous pancake and I scowl

again, this time flipping the pancake too early and spilling it into a shapeless mass all over the griddle.I want to give up but

the

brow as I slide the spatula under the pancake and lift up

the pancake flips perfectly, revealing

howls in delight and I can’t help but bow

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

up fruit, slicing up cheese, and making

Talia a BLT and pray to Moon Goddess that she

into small paper bags, I find a pen and notepad to write Talia a little note with her

he troll my eyes and place it in her lunch anyways, knowing she would hate me

beautiful with her hair tied up in

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

meet his mother and kiss her good morning, Talia inspecting

she says nonchalantly, wiping some syrup

to list you as a guardian at

hair.By the time

go,” She sighs, grabbing her keys and holding

it as I pass by before

it for a

hand to me, refusing to

arms and I

as she might, she could not

the gold While out shopping

of the one my mother used to wear when

such a pretty bracelet

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

the bracelet,

me to wear it,”

“Can we go now?”

wanting to agitate her anymore, I run my thumb

so often to see a bird in the trees or to point at a snail on

walk is short as the daycare building is only two blocks from the house and before long, the

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

grip and

slender woman with

Mrs.Henry,” Talia

a new guardian for

name is Zane White.” across it and begins

of

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia’s smile widens.

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