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

everything went so

Rowans behavior had started to

, almost frantic , to gain attention

of the planning meetings about the celebration , he grasped at every

, he interrupted ,

we need to hear from everyone

, nodded , the muscles across

rigid .

training , he overexerted himself ,

Dane cautioned as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously

not speed

didnt hide

out the supplies for the feast , I saw him

, he began , his voice faltering

I turned to him

I just .

want to do

, he finally said in a rush of words

a reassuring hand

are doing enough

, thats not about proving oneself ;

but his face still

Rowan had been stewing in frustration

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

be seen , a low

her eyes lay so calm full of

mean ? he asked

, it came stronger

Rowan , but

flipped might show them just who you happen to

, a

exactly is that moment supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side ,

something I can define for you

it comes , youll feel it

Youll know .

frustration rising to the

not an

speaking in

laughter was low , almost conciliatory

clearest truths can only be seen in the

to give you permission to

waiting ,

you want

flared something in him , a

gnawing

do ? he

6/9 Alina leaned in , her voice a whisper

will finally

you have no need of anyones

jaw clenched

choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted to believe

between them tugged out until the wordless , significant weight in

last , Alina straightened , brushing imaginary

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

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

him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim , golden embers of lamps

where the sounds of laughter drifted across , fading away

one moment , his resolve wavered

voice , a little more musical and clear against the

chafed in his chest and became an undeniable ache he felt

Alinas words within him

morning , Rowan threw himself into training

if trying to carve

Easy , Dane called , his voice calm but

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

an eyebrow but didnt press further

their playful banter cutting through the morning air