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

everything went so

had started

frantic

he grasped at

interrupted

softly , we need

reddened then , nodded , the muscles across his

rigid .

, his movements sloppy in a bid to

Rowan plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting another wolf

not speed

he didnt hide the

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

, his voice

Rowan ? I turned to him

I just .

to do

finally said in a rush of words

reassuring hand on

are doing

oneself ; its just

his face still

had been stewing

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

to be seen , a low ,

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

mean ? he

Alina smiled , it came stronger ,

Rowan , but you block your

moment flipped might show them just who you happen to

his arms , a defensive note

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

I can define for

when it comes ,

Youll know .

frustration rising

an

in

laughter was low , almost

the clearest truths can only be seen

been watching , waiting for someone to give you permission to step

,

you

words flared something in him , a fire of rebellion

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

do ? he returned

in , her voice a

you will finally find

have no need of anyones approval : not Danes

jaw clenched tight

storm in his chest threatened to choke him as he

until the wordless , significant

, Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust

over her shoulder , and would have turned

out , while still , in his brain , one whispered

; long strange shadows outlined

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

,

musical and clear against the chill evening breeze

and became an undeniable ache he

fresh was the echo of Alinas words within him ,

Rowan threw himself into training with renewed intensity

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

, Dane called , his voice calm but

Youre overextending again .

gritted his teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

raised an eyebrow but didnt press further

Piper and Warrick sparred , their