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

Chapter 227 AURORA I woke to the sound of excited chatter just outside my window .

The sun was soft streaming through the curtains , but beyond the walls , it was anything but .

Voices overlapped in a symphony of plans , ideas , and laughter .

Before I could even sit up , the door burst open .

Piper stormed in , a roll of fabric clutched in her arms , her face alight with determination .

Were doing this right , Aurora ! she said , radiant , triumphant .

Your wedding is going to be the event of the decade .

I blinked , still dozing Good morning to you too , Piper .

She ignored my sarcasm completely , unrolling the fabric with a flourish .

It shined in the sunlight , a pale silver that reminded me of the groves glow .

Look at this ! she exclaimed , holding it against me .

Joclyn said its perfect for your dress .

We will start fittings tomorrow .

Day went into serious activity as the pack dove headlong with élan not seen in ages , in preparation for this occasion .

The air was thick with wolves darting across the village , the Chapter 227 sounds of rising talks , murmurs of their labors .

2/6 Piper took charge of decorations , her voice cutting through the chaos as she directed wolves to hang garlands of wildflowers and string lights between the trees .

Warrick , thats the wrong branch ! she called , exasperated as he tried to secure a lantern too high for its own good .

Im doing my best here , Piper ! he shot back , balancing on the tips of his toes .

Your best needs to be better , she snapped , hand on her hips .

Despite how much they argued , there was a spark flying between them no one could ignore .

Warrick might grumble under his breath , but he always did what Piper asked , even when it meant moving armfuls of supplies across the clearing .

Meanwhile , Dane and Trajan were similarly occupied , ensuring the initiation site was neat and perfect , scrubbing the debris clean and leveling it off around the circumference of the copse .

Dane , washing off his hands then stepping back ,

,

something new to be born from

words

3/6 His approval meant so much , so very much , considering just how much experience he had and how respected

, I sat in Joclyns workroom with her as she stitched my ceremonial

a sacred moment , Aurora , she said in a hushed , reverential

union with Dane is not just the joining of two wolves , but it is a

and went on to watch her weave patterns in

feel right , I

to be

she said in that low intense tone of voice , eyes locked

Believe it .

, not all was sweet

Pipers emotions turned beneath her

eyes lingered on Warrick when she thought no one was looking , the way her smile changed whenever Alina , one of

we got together for a rehearsal near the ceremony site , shed reached a

at least pretend not to enjoy her attention , Piper snapped , crossing

genuinely confused

You know perfectly well what I

uneasily , not quite knowing whether to interfere or leave them to it

this right now ? Warrick said ,

got enough to handle without

, the anger draining away as quick as it had come , before she turned and walked

, I found Piper sitting alone , knees to her chest ,

but her features were lined

said , dropping onto the grass

shook her head , and her gaze

talk ? I

wavered for a second before

not know what Im doing

This bond .

, and it freaks

Warrick feels the same

an assuring hand on her

can get messy ,

never ever clear

yours grow , Piper

Give them time .