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

went so

Rowans behavior had started to

, almost frantic , to gain attention

, he grasped at every task

get the supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf

, I said softly , we need to hear from everyone

He reddened then , nodded , the muscles across his

rigid .

in training , he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a bid to impress

forward too vigorously , almost hitting another

, not speed

a quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration

I was sorting out the supplies for

, he began , his

, Rowan ? I turned to him

I just .

want to do

myself , he finally said in

and laid a reassuring hand on his

are doing

oneself ; its

but his face

me , Rowan had

edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me

deserve to be seen , a low , hushed voice

standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full

mean ? he

smiled , it came stronger , her eyes glinting steadily

much potential , Rowan , but you

them just

his arms , a defensive note

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

something I can

,

Youll know .

, frustration rising to the

not an

in

was low , almost conciliatory

the clearest truths can only be seen

, waiting for someone to

, Rowan

what you want

flared something in him , a fire of rebellion and ambition

alongside it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made

? he returned ,

leaned in , her voice a whisper

will finally find your worth

shall see that you have no need of anyones approval

jaw clenched

as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe her

them tugged out until the wordless , significant weight in it

, brushing imaginary dust off

shoulder , and would have turned

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

about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the

to the packhouse , where the sounds

, his

caught Auroras voice , a little more musical and clear against the chill

chest and became an undeniable ache

was the echo of Alinas words within

, Rowan threw himself into training

, as if trying to carve out his place through

called , his voice

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

but

sparred , their playful banter cutting through