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 .

a way

went so

behavior had started to shift

frantic , to gain attention

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

, he interrupted , when another wolf had spoken

said softly , we need to hear from everyone

nodded

rigid .

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

forward too vigorously ,

, not speed

, he didnt hide

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

, his voice

, Rowan ? I

I just .

want to do

, he finally said

reassuring

doing

proving oneself ;

nodded but his face still

had been stewing in frustration

of the village , eyes fixed on

seen , a low , hushed

231 In turning to find Alina standing behind him , her eyes

? he asked warily

it came stronger , her eyes glinting steadily

potential , Rowan , but

right moment flipped might show them just who you happen

crossed his arms , a

is that moment supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to

can

comes ,

Youll know .

frustration rising

an answer

speaking in

low

only be seen in the

to give you

, Rowan

you want

in him , a

doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

if I do ? he returned

leaned in , her voice

finally find your worth

shall see that you have no need of anyones approval :

clenched tight

his chest threatened to choke him as he wasnt so

wordless , significant weight in it

, brushing imaginary dust off her

she said over her shoulder , and would have turned away

while still , in his brain ,

hushed about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

darted to the packhouse , where the sounds

one moment ,

a little more musical and clear against the chill evening breeze

and became an

words within him ,

himself into

as if trying to carve out his place through sheer force of will

231 Easy , Dane called , his

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

eyebrow but

, their playful banter cutting through