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.

breakfast?” I ask him,

my imperfect speech, instead playing with his hands and grinning happily at me with no judgment

a happy dance and spinning his

first thing about making pancakes but I would figure

and search the cupboards until I find a box of pancake mix with instructions on

up in a bowl until I get a

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

burnt batter

the griddle and flip the pancake, revealing

and I scowl at him as

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

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

slide

second when the pancake flips

in delight and I

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

Talia’s lunch, cutting up fruit, slicing up cheese,

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

Grayson says as he troll my eyes and place it in her lunch anyways, knowing she would hate me no matter what I

absolutely beautiful with her hair tied up in a neat

blush and force myself to focus on anything else to slow

mother and kiss her good morning, Talia inspecting

says nonchalantly, wiping some syrup off

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

take the hint and 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

grabbing her

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

at it for a moment

her hand to me, refusing to meet my eyes.I

my arms and

might, she

wearing the gold While out shopping yesterday, I came across

my mother used to wear when

thought, knowing such a pretty bracelet could only belong to my

my heart soar to see her wear it

bracelet, Talia rolls her eyes

me to wear it,” She

“Can we go now?”

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

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

the house and before long, the sound of children

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

gone, Talia pulls her hand from my grip and leads me

slender woman

Mrs.Henry,” Talia

new guardian for Dakota,” she

Zane White.” across it

the relationship of the gentleman

Mrs.Henry asks.

Talia’s smile widens.