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 well

Rowans behavior had started to shift

was faster , almost frantic ,

he grasped at every

get the supplies , he interrupted

said softly , we need

, nodded ,

rigid .

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

Dane cautioned as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting

, not

a quick apology , he didnt hide

the supplies for the feast

, he began , his voice faltering

I

I just .

want to do

he finally said in

smiled and laid a reassuring hand

are doing

about proving oneself ; its just being

his face still

to me , Rowan had been stewing in

the edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me discussing the final touches to the feast

, a low , hushed voice said

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

? he

smiled , it came stronger ,

, but you

flipped might show them just who you

his arms , a defensive note

her head to one side , and her eyes shone in

can define for

, youll feel

Youll know .

scowled , frustration rising

an

speaking in

was low ,

only be seen in the

been watching , waiting for someone to give you permission to

, Rowan

you

, a fire of rebellion

: gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

what if I do ? he returned ,

in , her

will finally find your worth

shall see that you have no need of anyones approval : not Danes , not Auroras

jaw clenched tight

choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted

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

straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

over her shoulder , and would have turned away , and

still , in his brain , one whispered the phrase

strange shadows outlined the

darted to the packhouse , where the sounds of laughter drifted across

moment ,

musical and clear against

, this chafed in his chest and became an

the echo of Alinas words within him

next morning , Rowan threw himself

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

Dane called , his

Youre overextending again .

, adjusting his

Im fine .

but didnt press further

Nearby , Piper and Warrick sparred , their