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

behavior had started to shift

, almost frantic ,

the celebration , he grasped at every task , his enthusiasm almost swinging to hostility

get the supplies , he interrupted ,

I said softly , we need

then , nodded , the muscles across

rigid .

overexerted himself , his movements sloppy

Dane cautioned as Rowan plunged forward

, not speed

, he didnt hide the frustration in his

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

he began , his

I turned to him

I just .

to

he finally said in a rush

a reassuring hand on his shoulder

are doing enough

not about proving oneself ; its just being yourself

but his face still showed distress

, Rowan had been stewing in frustration

, he lagged at the edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me discussing the

a low , hushed

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

you mean ? he asked warily

That time , when Alina smiled , it came stronger

have much potential , Rowan , but

moment flipped might show them just who you happen to

arms , a defensive note entering his posture

moment supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her

something I can define for

comes ,

Youll know .

, frustration rising

an answer

speaking in

laughter was low

truths can only be seen in

watching , waiting for someone to give you permission

waiting , Rowan

what you want

him , a fire of rebellion

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his

? he returned , his tone soft

Alina leaned in , her voice

, you will finally find your

no need of anyones

jaw clenched tight

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

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

Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off her

out , she said over her shoulder , and would have turned away , and when you do

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

clearing was hushed about him now ; long strange

, where the sounds of laughter

, his resolve wavered

caught Auroras voice , a little more musical and clear

his chest and became an undeniable ache

echo of Alinas words within him , growing into

morning , Rowan threw himself into training with renewed intensity

if trying to carve out his place through sheer force

231 Easy , Dane called , his voice calm

Youre overextending again .

his teeth ,

Im fine .

but

, their playful banter cutting