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 it

went so well

Rowans behavior had started to

faster , almost frantic , to gain attention

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

supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

softly , we

reddened then , nodded , the muscles across

rigid .

Later , in training , he overexerted himself , his movements sloppy

as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously

, not

he didnt

I was sorting out the supplies for the

he began , his

, Rowan ? I turned

I just .

want to do

prove myself , he finally said in a rush

smiled and laid a reassuring

doing enough

proving oneself ;

his face still showed distress

to me , Rowan had been

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

deserve to be seen , a low , hushed

eyes lay so calm full of an

? he asked warily

it came stronger , her eyes glinting

, Rowan ,

might show them just who you happen to

crossed his arms , a defensive note

that moment supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to

I can

comes , youll feel it

Youll know .

rising to the

an

speaking in riddles

was low

clearest truths can only be seen in the shadows

, waiting for someone to give

waiting , Rowan

you

in him , a fire

gnawing unease

? he returned ,

leaned in , her voice

will finally

have no need of anyones approval :

jaw clenched tight

in his chest threatened to choke him as he

until the wordless , significant weight in it began to

straightened , brushing imaginary dust off

she said over her shoulder , and would have turned

in his brain , one whispered the phrase over and over to

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

the sounds of laughter drifted across ,

moment , his resolve

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

chafed in his chest and became an undeniable

Alinas words within him , growing into an

Rowan threw himself into

as if trying to carve out

Dane called , his voice calm but firm

Youre overextending again .

his teeth ,

Im fine .

but didnt

their playful banter cutting