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

Chapter 323

WARRICK

Aurora’s voice was smooth as she addressed us in her quarters, through her eyes turned between Piper and me.

“This mission is of utmost importance. I need both of you to put aside your personal differences and focus. The pack depends on it.” Piper crossed her arms over her chest.

Her jaw was tight. “I’ve never let my personal feelings get in the way of my duties.

Aurora’s lips turned into a knowing smile. “Good. Because this requires your sharp instincts, Piper, and Warrick’s adaptability. Orion’s army has crossed our borders. I want to know why and how far they have gotten.”

Orion, he was the man that had met me in the woods that day, I am sure he was trying to use my weakness against me. It would have worked. But not anymore… I have changed.

I looked at Piper, her face unreadable. “We will do our best,” I said with certainty.

Aurora walked forward, softening.

“I trust you both, but remember, this isn’t about gathering intelligence; this is about showing the pack that in unity lies our

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Piper nodded sharply. “Understood.”

moved silently through the dense forest, the only sounds the occasional rustle of leaves

tension between us was palpable, but

to attack soon?” Piper asked, barely above

they’re looking for a weak point in our defense,” I said, my eyes

a thumb toward a small clearing up ahead; the light from a fire

The two wolves sat by the fire, and their voices, though low, were

he said. “Their focus is torn between defending the borders and attending to their ailing leader.” The other snorted. “The timing

fists were clenched at her sides and I laid a hand on

“Distant,” I whispered.

spat the word barely contained. “We can’t just

to fight,” I reminded her. “Let’s do our

nodded, but her gaze stayed fierce

back from the clearing, Piper finally spoke,

smile pulling at my lips.