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 … off

frowned , the uncase in my chest deepening

him Chapter 234 tomorrow , I

though his expression remained tense

careful with him ,

was our time , the pack

and airy opposite of the

night refused to go away from me

the community closer together , but Rowan just stood at the back of the room

too bright a question I couldnt

, cutting me off mid sentence

fell silent ; all eyes turned

My stomach knotted .

asked , keeping my tone

unity , Rowan said , his voice ,

wolves are always given favors and others are pushed aside ? Murmurs swept through the pack

cautiously , every

but … Spare the condescension , he cut

stuttered , at a complete

your problem , Rowan ? Piper asked , striding forward , hands akimbo , eyes

being ignored ; this is about you wanting attention

crossed Rowans face

dont know anything about

, she

to know this little

a lot more to do with you than it

muttered again , eyes flicking from Rowan

I said firmly , stepping between them

time , not

me , his jaw tight , then

attempted to let the confrontation with him go to

Rowan

sharp knock at the door

, I

came in

said , rubbing the back of her neck

there and let

, I said , offering her a small

handle it , okay ?

Got it .

only to realize that there

there had lain nothing here but a minute

She opened it .

she read aloud : Youre not so flawless , they think

the note in my hand , while my heart went on

ink was written with :

Automatically , my brain leapt to

This was something .

because it

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

pack needed me focused , not distracted by some anonymous

the feeling of unease for the rest

training grounds , Piper caught up with me , a

, falling into step