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

“How could you? I don’t know how much more of this I can take,” I said, walking back and forth in the clearing behind the packhouse.

Warrick leaned against a tree, crossing his arms, frustration written all over his features. He had called me to speak with me and I can’t seem to stand him, not after what I saw.

Though I felt hurt, I still shouldn’t show it to him that I am hurt.

“Piper, please,” he said, strained. “I have apologised a hundred times. What more could you possibly want from me?

“It’s not about the apology, Warrick!” I spat, spinning to face him. “It’s about trust. You broke it and now… now I don’t even. know who we are anymore.”

His jaw hardened, and for a moment, he said nothing. Then his voice gentled, almost imploring. “I made a mistake, Piper. I know that. But I love you. Doesn’t that count for anything?”

I shook my head. My chest tight, I managed to get the words out: “Love isn’t enough when I can’t even trust you.” The silence.

was a stretch between us.

Finally turning away, I muttered, “I need to get my head sorted,” and I walked off.

heard Warrick calling, but I didn’t turn to

somehow my feet did because they carried me in

Rowan, he was having some sparring with a circle of younger

concern.

talk to,” I

to a nearby bench, I followed him and we sat. “What’s going on?” he asked

a mess. “It’s Warrick. Everything just seems so…

I know. But you are strong, Piper.

bitter laugh. “Cause right now, it

and laid a reassuring hand on mine. In his quiet voice, he said, “You

they felt like some kind of lifeline. I found myself

as I was confused, Warrick kept screwing up and Rowan kept being so great. I am not

anymore.

in Rowan’s he leaned closer, “Piper,” he whispered, his tone very unsure. “You know you’re important to

him. The space between us seemed to reduce and, in one swift moment, we were

second, I drew back, my heart pounding. “I can’t,” I whispered, and then