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

behavior had

was faster , almost frantic , to

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

interrupted , when

we need to hear from everyone

, nodded , the

rigid .

training , he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy in a

forward too vigorously , almost hitting another

, not

a quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

when I was sorting out the supplies for the feast ,

, his voice

Rowan ? I turned to

I just .

want to do more

said in

laid a reassuring hand on

are doing enough

about proving oneself ; its

his face

Rowan had been stewing

edge of the village , eyes fixed on Dane and me

deserve to be seen , a low ,

eyes lay so calm

? he asked

time , when Alina smiled , it came stronger ,

Rowan , but you

moment flipped might show them

arms , a defensive

supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her

can define for

, youll

Youll know .

frustration rising to

an

speaking in riddles

was low ,

only be seen in the

someone to give you permission

waiting ,

you

flared something in him , a

gnawing unease

? he returned , his

Alina leaned in , her

will finally find

need of anyones approval :

clenched tight

in his chest threatened to choke him as

until the wordless , significant weight in it began

brushing imaginary dust

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

his brain

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

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

, his resolve

more musical and clear against the

, this chafed in his chest and became an undeniable ache he felt

echo of Alinas words within

threw himself

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

, Dane called , his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

gritted his teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

but didnt press

, Piper and Warrick sparred , their playful banter