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

As we waited with Dane already armed, nothing showed.

“This is definitely getting scary now.”

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FREYA

“Something doesn’t feel right,” he had said, his voice careful yet firm, leaving a chill in the air.

The training arena rumbled with grunts and the clashing of metal; sometimes there was even cheering from spectators.

I stood at the edge of the training ground, pretending to watch the trainees, though my eyes barely left Dane’s movements with his precision and weightiness in each movement, with the strength behind each swing of the blade.

“You’re staring again “Piper’s voice cut through my distraction.

She swept past me, carrying a load of training equipment; her voice was as flat as her tone was unmistakably annoyed.

I grinned, really not bothering to hide it. “Can you blame me? He’s impressive.”

I heard the eye roll and the muttered sound as Piper turned and walked away.

I didn’t care. It was equally a pleasure and a frust ation to watch Dane because he was everything a leader should be, strong, confident, untouchable.

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And yet frustratingly out of reach.

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I was still lingering at the edge of the training grounds later on, after the crowd had all dispersed. Dane was speaking to Warrick low but firm, talking about patrol schedules.

I waited until just the right moment, stepping forward as Warrick nodded and walked off.

“You’ve been working hard,” I said then, my voice softening, a hint of admiration laced within. Dane barely looked at me.

“It has been for everyone. The last few days have been pretty tense.”

I took another step closer and flicked at imaginary dust on my sleeve.

“Not everybody’s got the same stamina, though. You make it look easy.”

He stiffened for a second, then moved back to insert some forced space between us again.

His face was impassive, but the tone of his voice was adamant. “Keep to your work, Freya.”

The sting of rejection hit me more painful than I had thought. I forced a smile onto my lips while my chest seemed to beat with frustration.

“Of course, Alpha. Always.”

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and looked away, his attention swinging

on, and with every minute, the bitter feeling

the packhouse, watching from darkness as Aurora laughed with

so effortlessly, and she fitted with Dane so

hands fisted, my nails digging deeper into the

was to have it all: Dane’s love, respect within the wolf pack, respect and nobility in a state, while I was one of those other wolves in ranks,

I can’t have him,” I muttered to myself, my voice very low and

my plan

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the common hall, I waited near the door, waiting

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doorway, and I moved toward him, walking

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smiling brightly

replied, his tone

hoping to discuss the patrol schedule,” I began, pulling

gaps that might

me to walk with him. “Let’s

strolled down the hall, I made my voice carry just enought to make sure those

so thorough with these things. It’s no wonder the pack feels so secure under

cast me a look, his brow furrowing. “It’s a team

I

every team needs a strong leader. And you well, you set

standard.

say a word; his eyes shot to a pack of

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unease crossing his face and it sent an awfully twisted thrill

time breakfast was

was picking up murmurs of conversations as I worked my way through the

Dane quite

Aurora has

probably just

seeds of doubt

afternoon, I came across Piper

sat cross legged on the ground, running a stone over the length of

as always,” I said, leaning

so much as raise an eyebrow. “What do you

can’t a shewolf be social?” I asked

sharp glance. “Not

always so suspicious. Loosen up,