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

everything went so well

, Rowans behavior had

almost frantic , to

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

the supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

, we need to hear from

then , nodded , the muscles

rigid .

overexerted himself , his movements sloppy

plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting another wolf

, not

apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

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

, his voice

I turned to

I just .

want to

said

and laid a reassuring hand on his

doing

proving oneself ; its

his face still showed distress

Rowan had been stewing in frustration

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

be seen , a low , hushed voice said

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

? he asked

time , when Alina smiled , it

, Rowan , but you block

moment flipped might show them just who you happen to

, a

? Alina leaned her head to one side ,

can

comes ,

Youll know .

frustration rising to the

an answer

in

laughter was low ,

clearest truths can only be seen in

for someone to give you permission

waiting , Rowan

you

in him ,

gnawing unease that made his skin

do ? he

231 6/9 Alina leaned in ,

will finally find

of

jaw clenched

storm in his chest threatened 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 cloak

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

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

about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

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

that one moment , his resolve wavered

caught Auroras voice , a little more musical and clear against

this chafed in his chest and became an undeniable

fresh was the echo of Alinas words within

threw himself into training with renewed intensity

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

Dane called , his voice

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

but didnt press further

and Warrick sparred , their playful banter cutting through the morning air