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

234 tomorrow , I said softly

though his

careful with him ,

, the next morning , which was our time , the pack was summoned to a

light and airy opposite of

last night refused to go away from me

, but Rowan just stood at the back of the room , crossing his

I couldnt find the

said suddenly , cutting me off mid sentence

pack fell silent ; all eyes turned to

My stomach knotted .

I asked , keeping my tone

community , of unity , Rowan said , his voice , carrying across the silent crowd

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

, every wolf in this

felt disrespected , I apologize , but … Spare the condescension

I stuttered , at

Whats your problem , Rowan ? Piper asked , striding forward , hands akimbo , eyes flashing bright as a cut blade

is about you wanting attention , pure

Rowans

know anything about me , Piper

enough ,

to know this little

with you than it does with the

muttered again , eyes flicking from Rowan to Piper

, I said firmly , stepping between

, not

to me , his jaw tight , then whirled

attempted to let the confrontation with him go to focus on the stack of reports that lay before me

to Rowan how angry het was ,

at the door jerkily pulled me

, I called

in , looking

said , rubbing the back of her neck

stand there and let him talk to

, I said ,

it , okay ? She nodded , looking relieved

Got it .

was gone , and I turned to my desk once again only to realize that there was now a

furrowed my face ; for I knew clearly there had lain nothing

She opened it .

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

note in my hand

, words weighing a great deal heavier with me than the ink

brain leapt to Rowan , but the suspicion

This was something .

, because it was

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

focused , not distracted by some

for the

caught up with me , a mixture of

falling into