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 .

way to strengthen

went

had started to shift

was faster , almost frantic , to gain attention

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

supplies , he interrupted , when another

said softly , we

He reddened then , nodded , the

rigid .

, his movements sloppy in

Rowan plunged forward too

not

quick apology , he didnt hide the

that evening , when I was sorting out the supplies for the feast , I saw him

he began , his

Rowan ? I turned to

I just .

to do more

he finally said in a

reassuring

are doing

thats not about proving oneself

but his face still showed

me , Rowan had been stewing

of the village , eyes fixed on Dane

to be seen , a low , hushed voice

Alina standing behind him , her eyes lay so calm

mean ?

Alina smiled , it came stronger , her eyes glinting steadily

have much potential , Rowan , but you

show them just who you

a

supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side

can define for you

it comes ,

Youll know .

, frustration rising

not an answer

speaking in riddles

low ,

clearest truths can only be seen in the

someone to give

waiting ,

what you want

him ,

alongside it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin tingle

do ? he returned ,

6/9 Alina leaned in

will finally find

of anyones approval : not Danes

clenched

to choke him as he wasnt so sure he wanted

the wordless ,

, Alina straightened , brushing imaginary

over her shoulder , and would have

fade out , while still , in his brain , one whispered the

about him now ; long strange shadows outlined the dim ,

the sounds of laughter drifted across

that one moment , his

caught Auroras voice , a little more musical and clear against

this chafed in his chest and became

Alinas words within him , growing into

next morning , Rowan threw himself

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

231 Easy , Dane called ,

Youre overextending again .

, adjusting his

Im fine .

eyebrow but didnt

sparred , their playful banter