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

everything went so well

behavior had started

faster , almost frantic

grasped at every task , his enthusiasm almost swinging

, he interrupted ,

, I said softly , we need to hear from everyone

nodded , the muscles

rigid .

, he overexerted himself ,

forward too vigorously

, not

quick apology , he didnt hide the frustration in his voice

sorting out the supplies for the feast , I saw him come near me

began ,

, Rowan ? I

I just .

want to do

finally said in a rush of

a reassuring hand

doing

not about proving oneself

his face still showed distress

, Rowan had been stewing in

, he lagged at the edge of

be seen , a low , hushed

eyes lay so calm full of an intention that hitched

mean ? he

, when Alina smiled , it came

much potential , Rowan ,

right moment flipped might show them just who you happen to be

a

supposed to look like ? Alina leaned her head to one side , and her eyes shone in the poor light

I can define

it comes , youll

Youll know .

rising to

an

speaking in

was low

can only be

watching , waiting for someone to

waiting ,

you

words flared something in him , a fire

it flared doubt : gnawing unease that made his skin

he returned , his

in , her voice a whisper

, you will finally find your worth

have no need of anyones

jaw clenched

him as he wasnt

between them tugged out until the wordless , significant weight

brushing imaginary

shoulder , and would have turned

her figure fade out , while still , in his brain , one whispered the phrase over and over to a melody

was hushed about him now ; long strange shadows

where the

moment , his

musical

in his chest and became an undeniable ache

echo of Alinas words within him , growing into an

threw himself into training with renewed

were sharper , more deliberate , as if trying to carve out

Easy , Dane called , his voice calm but

Youre overextending again .

his teeth , adjusting his

Im fine .

eyebrow but

their playful banter