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

Chapter 231 AURORA Golden morning sunlight filtered through the curtains and spilled delicately over the room .

I stretched the ache of my muscles , having danced way too much the night before registered within my brain .

Beside me , Dane shifted , and his arm slid over my waist .

Good morning , he said , his voice husky from sleep .

Morning , I replied , turning toward him .

His smile was soft , his eyes full of warmth .

I think weve officially earned this .

I giggled , moving a wayward strand of hair off his face .

Earned what? A lazy morning ? Exactly , he replied , tugging me closer to him .

After all we have endured , he pinched my nose , After how you screamed my name last night … you definitely deserve rest .

I giggled and as he tried to reach for me , I jumped out of bed and entered the bathroom .

Oh common , its still early , he groaned .

Chapter 231 2/9 The village was slow to awaken that morning , the celebration of the wedding evident in sprinkled flower petals and the soft hum of laughter hanging in the air .

As it approached mid morning , wolves began gathering in the clearing for the first story circle .

I arrived hand in hand with Dane , the cheerful buzz of conversation greeting us .

All right , all , I called , stepping to the center .

Lets hear some stories .

The elders took turns and spoke of successes and failures .

Joclyns voice assumed quiet authority as she led a story through a harsh winter , her words painting vivid scenes of survival and kinship .

Piper and Warrick sat with them , but their playing at banter seemed weird .

Think theyll tell the story of your burnt stew ? Piper teased , nudging Warrick .

That wasnt my fault ! he protested , though the grin on his face betrayed his amusement .

Later that day , Trajan approached Dane and me with an idea in his head .

Ive been thinking , he said , and his voice was contemplative .

We should have a feast .

Not just for celebrations , but to honor the packs history .

Bring everyone together to remember where Chapter 231 we came from .

3/9 Dane just nodded ; his face spoke approval .

Thats a good idea .

Lets make it happen .

Trajan proved contagious about the feast .

He got everybody into its preparation fetched ingredients , made decorations .

I found him seated with Joclyn .

Their heads were bent together as they talked over the finishing touches of the party .

Youre really doing this , I said , dropping into a seat beside them .

Trajan looked up , a rare smile on his face .

It feels … important .

Like something we need .

Joclyn nodded , her gaze steady .

The pack thrives on connection .

way to strengthen

went so

, Rowans behavior had started to shift

frantic , to gain attention

of the planning meetings about the celebration , he grasped at every task , his enthusiasm almost swinging to

, he interrupted ,

I said softly , we need

nodded

rigid .

himself , his movements sloppy in

as Rowan plunged forward too

not speed

he didnt hide the frustration

supplies for the feast , I

began , his

I turned to

I just .

to do

he finally said in a rush of words

reassuring hand

doing enough

oneself

but his face still showed distress

to me , Rowan had been

when the pack settled into their routines , he lagged at the edge of the

seen , a

standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched his pulse

do you mean ?

, it came stronger ,

Rowan , but you

right moment flipped might show them just who

his arms , a defensive note entering his posture

what exactly is that moment supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her eyes

I can define

when it comes , youll feel it

Youll know .

rising to

not an answer

in

laughter was low , almost

truths can only

for someone to give you permission to

,

you want

words flared something in him , a fire of rebellion

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin

he returned ,

Alina leaned in

finally find your

that you have no need of anyones approval

jaw clenched tight

choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe her

wordless

brushing imaginary dust off

shoulder , and would have turned away , and

in his brain , one whispered the phrase over and over to

clearing was hushed about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim , golden embers of lamps

, where the sounds of

that one moment , his resolve

a little more musical and clear against

, this chafed in his chest and became an undeniable ache

within him , growing into an increasing

morning , Rowan threw himself

as if trying to carve out his place through sheer force of will

231 Easy , Dane called , his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

gritted his teeth ,

Im fine .

an eyebrow but didnt press

Warrick sparred , their playful banter cutting