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

behavior had started to

was faster , almost frantic , to

the celebration , he grasped at every

supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf

, we need to hear from

231 He reddened then , nodded , the

rigid .

himself , his

Dane cautioned as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously

, not speed

, he didnt hide the frustration

supplies for

, his

? I

I just .

want to do more

said in a rush of words

laid a reassuring hand on his shoulder

doing

proving oneself ; its

but his face still

to me , Rowan had been stewing

the pack settled into their routines , he lagged at the edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me discussing the final touches to the

be seen , a low , hushed voice said

find Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm

mean ? he asked warily

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

much potential , Rowan , but you block your path

moment flipped might show them

crossed his arms , a defensive note entering

leaned her head to one side , and her eyes shone in the poor light

something I can define for you

comes , youll feel

Youll know .

frustration rising to the

an answer

in

was low , almost

truths can only be seen in the shadows

been watching , waiting for someone to give you permission to step forward

, Rowan

what you want

in him , a fire of rebellion

: gnawing unease that made his

do ? he returned , his

6/9 Alina leaned in , her voice a

you will finally find your worth

of anyones approval : not Danes , not Auroras

jaw clenched tight

as he

tugged out until the wordless , significant weight in it began to sting

Alina straightened , brushing imaginary

would have turned away , and when you do ,

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

him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim , golden

where the sounds of laughter drifted across ,

moment ,

Auroras voice , a little more musical and

his chest and became an undeniable ache

echo of Alinas words within

himself into training

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

, Dane called , his voice

Youre overextending again .

his teeth ,

Im fine .

but

sparred , their playful banter cutting through the morning air