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

went so well

, Rowans behavior had started to

was faster , almost frantic , to gain attention

he grasped at every task

, he interrupted ,

I said softly , we

, nodded , the muscles across his

rigid .

he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a

plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting another

, not

a quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

supplies for the feast , I saw him come

he began , his

Rowan ? I turned to

I just .

want to

finally said in

and laid a reassuring hand on

are doing enough

, thats not about proving oneself

but his face

Rowan had been

into their routines , he lagged at the edge of the village

be seen , a

find Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay

mean ? he asked warily

Alina smiled , it came stronger , her eyes glinting steadily

Rowan , but you block

moment flipped might show them

arms , a defensive note entering his

her head to one side

I can define

it comes ,

Youll know .

, frustration rising to the surface

an

speaking in riddles

low ,

the clearest truths can only be seen in

been watching , waiting for someone to give you permission to

, Rowan

you

, a

doubt : gnawing unease that made

I do ? he returned , his tone soft

231 6/9 Alina leaned in

, you will finally find your

you have no need of anyones approval : not Danes , not

clenched tight

to choke him as he wasnt

wordless , significant

last , Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

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

while still , in his brain , one whispered

him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

where the sounds of

moment ,

more musical and clear against the

chest and became an

Alinas words within him

Rowan threw himself into

as if trying to carve out his

called , his voice calm

Youre overextending again .

teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

an eyebrow but didnt press

sparred , their playful banter cutting