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

had started to

, almost frantic ,

the celebration , he grasped at every task , his enthusiasm almost swinging to

get the supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

we need to hear from everyone

, nodded , the

rigid .

overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a bid to

as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously ,

not speed

apology , he didnt hide the

the supplies for

, his

, Rowan ? I turned to

I just .

to do

, he finally said in a

a reassuring hand on his shoulder

are doing enough

about proving oneself

face still showed

to me , Rowan had been stewing in frustration

pack settled into their routines , he lagged at the edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and

deserve to be seen , a low , hushed voice

eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched his pulse

you mean ?

time , when Alina smiled , it came stronger

potential , Rowan , but you block your path

right moment flipped might show them

crossed his arms , a defensive

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

something I can define for you

comes , youll feel

Youll know .

scowled , frustration rising to the

not an

in

laughter was low , almost

truths can only be seen

someone to give you permission to step

waiting , Rowan

you want

something in him , a fire

alongside it flared doubt : gnawing unease

he returned ,

6/9 Alina leaned in , her voice

finally find your

no need of anyones

clenched tight

him as he wasnt so

until the wordless

, Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

it out , she said over her shoulder , and would have

her figure fade out , while still , in his brain , one whispered the phrase over and

about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

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

one moment , his resolve

, a little more musical and clear against the

chafed in his chest and became an

fresh was the echo of Alinas words within him , growing into an increasing

next morning , Rowan threw himself into training with

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

Easy , Dane called , his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

but didnt press further

their playful banter