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 .

something felt …

, the uncase in my chest

talk to him Chapter 234 tomorrow , I said

, though his

careful with him , Aurora

, which was our time , the pack was summoned to

and airy opposite of the chill of

tension of last night refused to go away

binding the community closer together , but Rowan just

too bright a question I couldnt find the words to answer

, cutting me off mid

fell silent ; all

My stomach knotted .

asked , keeping my tone steady

unity , Rowan said , his voice , carrying across the silent

what is it to us when some wolves are always given favors and others are pushed

I said cautiously , every wolf in

you have felt disrespected , I apologize , but … Spare the condescension ,

stuttered , at a complete

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

being ignored ; this is about you

crossed Rowans face

anything about me

know enough , she

to know

to do with you than it does

, eyes flicking from

I said firmly , stepping

time , not

, his jaw tight , then whirled off without another word

with him go to focus on

to Rowan how angry

the

I called out

in , looking a bit sheepish

, rubbing the back of

couldnt stand there and let

, offering her a small smile

let me handle it , okay

Got it .

and I turned to my desk once again only to realize that there was now a folded note lying on

face ; for I knew clearly there had lain nothing here

She opened it .

, in shaking hand scripted , she read aloud : Youre not so flawless , they think you are

my hand , while my heart

heavier with me than the ink was written

Automatically , my brain leapt to Rowan , but the suspicion

This was something .

different , because it

drawer , and

me focused , not distracted

tried to shake the feeling of unease for the rest of

up with me , a mixture of guilt

, she said , falling