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 strengthen

everything went so

behavior had started

almost frantic , to

he grasped

supplies , he interrupted

said softly , we need to hear from everyone

nodded , the

rigid .

, he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy

plunged forward too

not

a quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in his voice

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

began , his

? I turned

I just .

want to do

finally said in a rush of words

laid a reassuring

are doing enough

about proving oneself ; its just

but his face

, Rowan had been stewing in frustration

lagged at the edge of the village , eyes fixed on

seen , a low , hushed

231 In turning to find Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched

mean ? he asked warily

That time , when Alina smiled , it

Rowan , but you block your path

moment flipped might show them just who you

a

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

can

comes , youll

Youll know .

rising to the surface

not an

in riddles

was low , almost

truths can only be seen

waiting for someone to give you permission to step forward

, Rowan

you want

, a

doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

I do ? he returned , his

in

you will finally

of anyones approval : not Danes , not Auroras

jaw clenched tight

choke him as he wasnt

silence between them tugged out until the wordless ,

brushing imaginary dust off her

, and would have

while still , in his brain , one whispered

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

the sounds of

one moment , his resolve

more musical and clear against

chest and became

of Alinas words within him , growing into an

morning , Rowan threw himself into training with renewed

trying to carve out

231 Easy , Dane called , his voice

Youre overextending again .

gritted his teeth ,

Im fine .

but

and Warrick sparred , their playful banter cutting through