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 .

a way to strengthen it

went so well

had started to

, almost frantic , to

he grasped at every task , his enthusiasm

, he interrupted , when another wolf

we need to hear from everyone

nodded ,

rigid .

,

plunged forward too vigorously , almost

not speed

apology , he didnt hide the

evening , when I was sorting out the supplies for the feast , I saw him come near me

he began ,

Rowan ? I turned to him

I just .

to do

myself , he finally said in a

a reassuring hand

are doing

proving oneself ; its

but his face still showed distress

, Rowan had been

of the village ,

deserve to be seen , a low , hushed voice said

him , her eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched

you mean ?

time , when Alina smiled , it came stronger , her eyes

potential , Rowan , but

moment flipped might show them just who you happen

arms , a defensive

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

not something I can define for you

when it comes , youll

Youll know .

frustration rising to the surface

an

speaking in

laughter was low

only

to give you permission to step

,

you

in him , a fire

: gnawing unease that made his

he returned , his tone

in

finally find your worth

of anyones approval : not Danes

clenched tight

his chest threatened to choke him as

the wordless , significant weight in it began to sting

, Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off her cloak

shoulder , and would have

in his brain , one whispered the phrase over and

; long strange shadows outlined the

eyes darted to the packhouse , where the sounds of laughter drifted across

one moment , his

, a little more musical and clear against

his chest and became

Alinas words within him , growing into an increasing flame

himself into training with renewed

deliberate , as if trying to carve out his place through

Dane called , his voice

Youre overextending again .

teeth ,

Im fine .

but didnt

Piper and Warrick sparred , their