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

went so

had started to shift

was faster , almost frantic ,

planning meetings about the celebration , he grasped at every task , his enthusiasm almost swinging

, he interrupted , when another wolf had spoken

I said softly , we need

reddened then , nodded

rigid .

in training , he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a

cautioned as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously ,

not

apology , he didnt hide the frustration in his

supplies

, his

, Rowan ? I turned

I just .

to do more

myself , he finally said in a rush of

reassuring hand

doing

proving oneself ;

face still showed distress

, Rowan had been stewing in frustration

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

be seen , a low ,

eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched his pulse

do you mean ? he asked warily

it came stronger

have much potential , Rowan , but you block your

them just who

arms , a

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

I can define for

it comes , youll feel it

Youll know .

rising to the

an

in

was low

only be

to give

waiting , Rowan

what you

in him , a fire of

doubt : gnawing unease that

he

231 6/9 Alina leaned in

, you will finally find your

shall see that you have no need of

clenched

his chest threatened to choke him as he

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

, brushing imaginary

would have

her figure fade out , while still , in his brain , one whispered the

long strange shadows outlined the dim

eyes darted to the packhouse , where the sounds

that one moment , his

voice , a little more musical and clear against the chill evening

, this chafed in his chest and became an

the echo of Alinas words within him , growing

morning , Rowan threw himself into training with

as if trying to carve out his place

, his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

but

their playful banter cutting through the morning