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

everything went so

behavior had started

almost frantic , to gain attention

about the celebration , he grasped at every task ,

get the supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

said softly , we

reddened then , nodded , the

rigid .

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

Rowan plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting another wolf

, not speed

he didnt hide

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

began , his voice

I turned to

I just .

want to

finally said in a

reassuring hand on his shoulder

are doing enough

about proving oneself ; its

his face

had been stewing in

at the edge of

deserve to be seen , a low

standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full of an intention that

do you mean ?

, when Alina smiled , it came stronger , her

potential , Rowan , but

right moment flipped might show them just

, a

supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one

I can define for you

,

Youll know .

frustration rising to the surface

an

in

was low , almost

the clearest truths can only be seen in the shadows

, waiting for someone to give you permission to step

, Rowan

what you

him , a fire of rebellion and

alongside it flared doubt : gnawing

? he returned , his

Alina leaned in ,

you will finally find your worth

no need of anyones approval : not Danes

jaw clenched tight

as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe

the wordless , significant weight in it began to sting

straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

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

in his brain , one whispered the phrase over

clearing was hushed about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim

, where the sounds of laughter drifted across , fading

moment , his resolve

more musical and clear against

his chest and became

within him , growing

next morning , Rowan threw himself into training with

, as if trying to carve out his place through

Dane called ,

Youre overextending again .

gritted his teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

an eyebrow but didnt press

and Warrick sparred , their