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 to

everything went so well

, Rowans behavior had started to shift

, almost frantic , to

he grasped

he interrupted

, I said softly , we

, nodded , the muscles

rigid .

, he overexerted himself ,

plunged forward too vigorously , almost

not

apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

sorting out the supplies for the feast

, his voice

I turned to

I just .

to do

finally said in a rush of

laid a reassuring hand on his

are doing enough

proving oneself ; its just being

his face still showed

me , Rowan had been stewing

night , when the pack settled into their routines , he lagged at the edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me discussing the final touches to the feast

be seen , a low , hushed voice said

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

do you mean ?

when Alina smiled , it

, Rowan ,

right moment flipped might show them just who you happen

arms , a defensive note

supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her eyes shone

not something I can define for

when it comes ,

Youll know .

scowled , frustration rising to the

an answer

speaking in

low , almost

the clearest truths can only

watching , waiting for someone to

, Rowan

you

words flared something in him , a

gnawing unease that made his skin

I do ? he returned ,

Alina leaned in

finally find

see that you have no need of anyones approval :

clenched tight

in his chest threatened to choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe

out until the wordless

straightened , brushing imaginary dust off her cloak

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

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

long strange shadows outlined the dim , golden embers of

the packhouse , where the sounds of laughter

, his resolve wavered

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

in his chest and

was the echo of Alinas words within him

threw himself into training

sharper , more deliberate , as if trying to

Dane called , his

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

eyebrow but didnt press further

, their playful banter