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 to strengthen it

went so

Rowans behavior had

frantic

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

supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

I said softly , we need to hear from

reddened then , nodded

rigid .

himself , his movements

forward too vigorously

not

quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in his

sorting out the supplies for the feast , I saw him

, he began , his

I turned to

I just .

to do more

finally said in a

and laid a reassuring hand

doing enough

, thats not about proving oneself

his face still

Rowan had been stewing in frustration

lagged at the edge of the village , eyes

to be seen , a low , hushed voice said

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

? he asked

smiled , it came stronger

have much potential , Rowan , but you block your

show them just who you happen to be

his arms , a defensive

to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her eyes shone in the poor

can define for

, youll feel it

Youll know .

rising

an

in

was low , almost conciliatory

clearest truths can only be seen in the shadows

for someone to give

waiting ,

what you

in him , a fire of rebellion and ambition

gnawing

he returned , his tone soft

Alina leaned in

will finally find your worth

need of

jaw clenched tight

to choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe her

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

last , Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

her shoulder , and would have turned away , and when you do , Ill

his brain , one whispered the phrase over and

now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

to the packhouse , where the

, his resolve wavered

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

chest and became an

was the echo of Alinas words within him ,

, Rowan threw himself into training with

more deliberate , as if trying to carve out his place through sheer force of

Dane called , his

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

raised an eyebrow but didnt

, their playful