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

everything went

behavior had started

faster , almost frantic , to gain attention

about the celebration , he grasped at every task

get the supplies , he interrupted , when another

, I said softly , we

reddened then , nodded , the

rigid .

, he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a

forward too vigorously , almost

, not

a quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

out the supplies for the feast , I saw him come

began ,

, Rowan ? I turned to

I just .

want to do

myself , he finally said in a rush of words

reassuring hand on his

are doing

about proving oneself ; its

his face still

Rowan had been stewing in

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

be seen , a low

Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm full of an intention that

do you mean ? he asked

, it came stronger , her

Rowan , but you

moment flipped might show them just who you happen to

crossed his arms , a defensive note entering his posture

look like ? Alina leaned her head

not something I can define for

, youll feel

Youll know .

rising to

not an answer

in riddles

laughter was low , almost

truths can only be seen in the shadows

to give you

waiting ,

what you

, a fire of rebellion and

flared doubt : gnawing

I do ? he

Alina leaned in , her voice a whisper

finally

that you have no need of

jaw clenched

choke him as he

until the wordless

brushing imaginary dust off

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

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

hushed about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim , golden

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

that one moment , his

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

this chafed in his chest and became an

Alinas words within him

threw himself into training

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

called , his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting

Im fine .

raised an eyebrow but

and Warrick sparred , their playful banter