Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate

Chapter 234 AURORA Dane and I didnt make a sound as we readied for bed , other than the soft crackle of the fireplace .

I hauled the cover up , and my spine sent a shiver .

Not cold just that there was something nestled ill in my chest .

Are you good ? Dane asked gruffly as he unbuckled his belt , tossed it over one of the chairs , and started laying out his sword .

He raised only an eyebrow skeptic , but let the matter drop .

I turned toward the window where the darkness out there pulled in very long shrouds by moonlight .

I almost missed it just the least susurrus filtering to my ears .

Listen , do you hear that ? I whispered suddenly , with my fingers tightened into the covers edge instinctively .

Dane stopped dead , his eyes two glinting brown daggers flew to the window .

Stay here , he said , grabbing a jacket as he whirled toward the door .

Dane Stay .

There was no rise , no fall to the word , no room for discussion .

I sat frozen as he stepped outside .

The sound of the door closing Chapter 234 itself .

like the quiet sucking of a sound from the universe .

My heart was hard in my chest and listening for anything beyond the pop and hiss of the fire .

2/8 Danes heavy feet ground against the dirt as he walked around the cabin .

He moved in slow , powerful strides , then stopped .

I didnt catch what Rowan said in return , but there was an edge to Danes tone now .

What are you doing out here ? A moment of silence fell , then Rowans voice was quick , just a shade defensive : Just checking the perimeter .

Thought I heard something and wanted to make sure everything was secure .

Dane didnt say anything for several seconds .

Thats not your job , he said finally .

If youre concerned about security , report to me .

Otherwise , keep away from this house unless summoned .

Another silence , then Rowan muttered something I couldnt .

catch .

A few minutes later , Dane was back , his jaw clenched .

It was Rowan , he said simply , closing the door behind him .

Rowan ? I repeated , puzzled .

Said he was checking the perimeter , Dane said , lowering himself heavily onto the edge of the bed .

felt …

, the uncase in my chest deepening

him Chapter 234 tomorrow , I said softly

, though his expression remained tense

with him

was our time , the pack was summoned

crispy yet light and airy opposite of the chill

refused to go

community closer together , but Rowan just stood

question I couldnt

he said suddenly , cutting

all eyes turned

My stomach knotted .

, keeping

, Rowan said , his voice , carrying

wolves are always given favors and

I said cautiously , every wolf in

… Spare the condescension , he cut in , venom coating

I stuttered , at a complete

, striding forward , hands akimbo , eyes

this is about

crossed Rowans

know anything about me , Piper

enough , she shot back

know this little

lot more to do with

again , eyes flicking

I said firmly , stepping between them

, not the

tight , then whirled off

in my office , I attempted to let the confrontation with him go to focus on the stack of reports that

back to Rowan how angry het was ,

at the door jerkily

, I called

came in , looking a bit sheepish

said , rubbing the back of

there and let

, I said , offering her a

time , let me handle it , okay ? She

Got it .

only to realize that there was now a folded note lying

knew clearly there had lain nothing

She opened it .

shaking hand scripted , she read aloud : Youre not so flawless , they

in my hand , while my heart

, words weighing a great deal heavier with me than the ink was written with : Youre not as perfect as they think you are

this ? Automatically , my brain leapt to Rowan

This was something .

because it was planned

with care , slid it into my drawer , and made a mental note to deal

me focused , not distracted by some

234 6/8 I tried to shake the feeling of unease for

Piper caught up with me , a mixture of guilt and determination on her face

said , falling