Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate

Chapter 166 PIPER The mirror in my room reflected the bruise on my cheek .

It was light , but I could still see it even after putting on powder to hide it .

I didnt like that it was still there .

It reminded me of Warricks anger and my mistake in trusting him .

A knock sounded on my door , loud and eager .

I knew it was him before I even opened the door .

Warrick didnt wait to be invited in , I then stepped across the threshold , and as soon as I turned the knob .

T Piper , he said , his voice low but filled with irritation .

What you doing up here ? You should be with the others showing unity .

are I crossed my arms and kept the door open behind him .

Unity , Warrick ? Like what you showed me last night when you grabbed me ? His face became serious and for a moment , I thought he might deny it .

Instead , he let out a sharp breath , his hands moving at his sides .

Chapter 166 Youre making this a bigger deal than it is .

Am I ? I moved a bit closer , making him look at me .

Because I dont believe its right to leave marks on me at all .

He tried to reach for me , but I stepped back .

Piper .

he said , his voice becoming gentler .

You know how much stress Im under .

You know what this alliance means for both our packs .

I cant have you doubting me all the time .

That doesnt give you the right to touch me like that .

I said , my voice trembling even though I tried to stay calm , as I stepped up to him .

His jaw tightened but he didnt respond immediately , he stepped back from me and looked away .

it I continued , stepping

Not once .

Not ever .

Ill end this

his gaze to me , a dangerous mix of anger and something else , something that made my stomach You wouldnt

to kok away , for me to give up and not push

Try me , I

a physical thing , crackling

pacing the room with sharp , deliberate steps

said ,

have been

But okay .

means that much to you , Ill keep my feelings

For now .

was louder than I

back to me , and I couldnt tell what he

just about us

about staying alive

clicked his tongue and stormed out

watched him leave , I balled my fists

and

bed

I could deal

was strong enough to make this partnership work for

, in the quiet of my room

Chapter 166

and stared at it for a while , wondering who it

this time was gentle

? Evanders voice

a steadying breath before opening the door

partially darkened in the

lilac eyes that always seemed to see straight through

, he said , stepping into the room without waiting for an invitation

? Nothing

quickly as I went to the mirror to fix the powder

Piper .

was gentle but

want me to say , Evander ? That Warrick got angry ? That I messed up ? That I

to say youll let me help , he said , his

, not

have to do this by yourself , he said , looking straight at

understand what it feels like to be stuck