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

had started to

was faster , almost frantic , to

of the planning meetings about the celebration , he grasped at

get the supplies , he interrupted , when another wolf had

softly , we

He reddened then , nodded , the muscles

rigid .

he overexerted himself , his

as Rowan plunged forward too vigorously , almost hitting

not

apology , he didnt hide the frustration in

the supplies for the feast

began , his voice

I turned to

I just .

want to do more

prove myself , he finally said in a rush of

laid a reassuring hand on his shoulder

doing

oneself

nodded but his face still showed distress

, Rowan had

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

to be seen , a low ,

standing behind him , her eyes lay so

do you mean ? he asked

, it came stronger ,

potential , Rowan , but you block your path

moment flipped might show them just who

crossed his arms , a defensive note entering his posture

to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her

not something I can define

when it comes , youll feel it

Youll know .

frustration rising to

an

in

was low ,

the clearest truths can only be seen in the

waiting for someone to give

waiting ,

what you want

him ,

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his

what if I do ? he returned ,

231 6/9 Alina leaned in

you will finally find

no need of anyones approval : not Danes , not

jaw clenched tight

choke him as he wasnt so sure he

tugged out until the wordless , significant weight in it began

, Alina straightened , brushing imaginary dust off her

out , she said over her shoulder , and would have turned

out , while still , in his brain , one whispered the phrase over

was hushed about him now ; long strange shadows outlined

the sounds of laughter drifted across , fading

moment ,

more musical and clear against the

in his chest and became an undeniable ache

was the echo of Alinas words within him , growing into an

himself into

if trying to carve out his

, Dane called , his

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his stance

Im fine .

eyebrow but

Piper and Warrick sparred , their