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 .

is a way to

went so well

Rowans behavior had started

was faster , almost frantic , to gain attention

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

supplies , he interrupted , when

, I said softly , we need to hear from

nodded ,

rigid .

Later , in training , he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a bid

plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting another

not speed

a quick apology , he didnt hide

evening , when I was sorting out the supplies for the feast , I saw

, his voice faltering

Rowan ? I turned

I just .

to

, he finally said in a rush

smiled and laid a reassuring

doing

not about proving oneself ; its

nodded but his face still showed distress

me , Rowan had

the edge of the village , eyes fixed on

a low , hushed voice said

231 In turning to find Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full

mean ?

Alina smiled , it came stronger , her

have much potential , Rowan , but you block your

might show them just who you happen

his arms , a defensive note entering his posture

to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her

not something I can define for you

,

Youll know .

scowled , frustration rising

an

in

laughter was low , almost conciliatory

truths can only be

been watching , waiting for someone to give you permission to

,

you want

flared something in him , a fire of rebellion

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

he returned , his tone

in

finally find

no need of

clenched

threatened to choke him as he wasnt

wordless , significant

Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off her

over her shoulder , and would have turned

brain , one

; long strange

darted to the packhouse , where the sounds of laughter

moment , his resolve wavered

caught Auroras voice , a little more musical and

chafed in his chest and became an undeniable ache he

Alinas words within him , growing

, Rowan threw himself into

were sharper , more deliberate , as if trying to carve out his place through sheer

,

Youre overextending again .

,

Im fine .

raised an eyebrow but didnt press

Warrick sparred , their playful banter cutting