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

Chapter 224 WARRICK The packhouse was again busting with activity .

For the first time in weeks , Broken Ridge was alive , much like at wolf stirred out of a long harsh winter .

werewolf moved all over the grounds , hammering broken beams .

into place and moving corpses from recent battles .

Even the pups joined in running errands from the adults apparently with an inexhaustible reserve of energy .

I leaned against a post , watching them all working in harmony .

The murmur of laughter and conversation arising in that group.

was a sound that I hadnt realized just how much Id missed .

Aurora stood near the center of the clearing , gesturing as she spoke to a few pack members .

Dane was beside her , his arm casually thrown over her shoulder .

He said something that made her laugh , and I caught a bit of it as they passed .

Do we call this a victory feast or a thank the Moon Goddess were alive dinner ? he joked .

Aurora smirked , hitting him .

Lets just call it dinner , Dane .

Chapter 224 2/6 Weve earned that much .

The gathering came together as the sun began to set .

werewolf from every corner of the territory came in , bringing food , stories , and a shared sense of relief .

The long tables groaned under the weight of dishes of roasted meat , fresh vegetables , and even a few loaves of bread that someone mustve stayed up all night baking .

I took up a seat toward the center between Piper and Trajan .

Enjoying your role as elder stateswolf these days ? I asked Trajan , grinning .

He gave me a glare , but the threatening expression couldnt silence the slightest gleam of a smile .

Somebodys gotta keep the pup element in this pack in order .

Piper snorted , leaning past me to catch his eye .

Dont let it go to your head , Trajan .

growing a beard and sitting around telling stories about the good old days

, the mood lightened : werewolves were laughing and eating ,

talented pack members

us all so tight in its grip began to melt

the spotlight , but the elders

, Warrick , one of them said

seen moves like yours since the last spring festival ! I groaned , trying to

I dont dance .

do now , Piper

I was in the center of

dance was ungraceful but well worth any embarrassment as

and Aurora stood to address the

of conversation died away as all eyes turned to

more than most packs could survive ,

still

Together .

something worth

into cheers , the sound echoing into the night

murmur die before she continued , A second chance is given to us , not to rebuild but to grow

pack , we nurture those

traditions instituted : a monthly gathering where we share not only meals but stories and plans about the future , something to remind ourselves of who we are

grunts

looked almost impressed , for once the lines in his face

relaxed .

evening was when the pups started a little play they had prepared , with rags

flourishes sent everybody

Trajan really surprised us all when he stepped in to play himself : towering over the

made their giggles all the

, And that , children , is how we saved the grove ! the entire pack was

, with the merrymaking getting darker and more spaced , I sat out on the rim of the

setting aglow that milky color in her

quiet tonight , I said

a non … important smile dancing on her

Chapter 224 Just .

thinking .

? Piper hesitated , then looked up at me

how much everything

much we have changed

turned my head , unsure of what that could

5/6 She let out a soft , soft laugh then turned

Yeah .

Changes for good .