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

Chapter 234 tomorrow ,

nodded , though his

with him , Aurora

, which was our time , the pack was

and airy opposite of

of last night refused to

our defenses and binding the community closer together , but Rowan just stood at the back of the room , crossing his arms

eyes were too bright a question I

, cutting

fell silent ; all

My stomach knotted .

, keeping my tone

speak of community , of unity , Rowan said , his voice , carrying across the

wolves are always given favors and

said cautiously , every wolf in this clearing has worth

… Spare the condescension , he cut in

I stuttered , at a complete loss

Whats your problem , Rowan ? Piper asked , striding forward

being ignored ; this is about you wanting attention , pure and simple

crossed Rowans

about me

enough , she

to know

with you than it does

, eyes flicking from

, I said firmly ,

the time ,

tight , then whirled off without another

I attempted to let the confrontation with him go to focus on the

to Rowan how angry het was ,

from ? A sharp knock at the door jerkily pulled me from my

I

5/8 Piper came in ,

about earlier , she said , rubbing

there and let him

understand , I said , offering her

, let me handle it , okay ? She nodded , looking relieved

Got it .

my desk once again only to realize

I knew clearly there had lain nothing here but a minute before

She opened it .

scripted , she read aloud :

hand , while my heart

words weighing a great deal heavier with me than the ink was written with : Youre

my brain leapt to Rowan , but the suspicion got nixed

This was something .

different , because it

drawer ,

not distracted by some

for the

caught up with me , a

falling into