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

Chapter 360

“I don’t think you will get her, Evander,” I said softly, extending my hand toward him. “You have to let her follow her heart and be with the man she truly loves. Now, give me the photo.”

Evander remained silent, his gaze fixed on the picture in his hand. I continued, my voice steady but gentle, “Let her go, Evander. I’m sure you’ll find the one who’s meant for you.”

His voice broke when he replied, “I can’t… My whole life, it’s only been her. How can anyone else take her place?”

I sighed deeply, choosing my words carefully. “But Evan…”

He interrupted me sharply. “Can you forget Dane? Could you let someone else into your heart?”

The weight of his question left me momentarily stunned. I closed my mouth, gathering myself before nodding. “That’s different. Dane and I are fated for each other. But Piper… Piper has always belonged with Warrick. They’re like yin and yang.”

Evander grunted, his frustration evident. “She suits me more.”

I smiled gently, shaking my head. “It’s not about who ‘suits’ who. It’s about who needs cach other. You and Piper could only ever be friends because you’re not meant for each other. But

Warrick needs Piper, and she needs him–just like Dane and I balance each other. He’s hotheaded, and I help calm him down. And Dane, well, he makes life exciting for me.”

Evander stared at me, his expression conflicted. “Are you saying I have no need for Piper in my life?”

I shook my head. “That’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying that the Moon Goddess paired us with our mates for a reason. When you find your true mate, you’ll see why you were matched. You’ll understand.”

He sighed heavily, his shoulders slumping. I could tell my words had reached him, though I wasn’t sure if they would make a difference.

I left his room and headed toward my office. When I arrived, I was surprised to see Piper pacing inside, her expression fraught with worry.

called softly, closing the

stopped pacing and turned to face me, relief flashing in her es. “Thank goodness you’re here. I need

gesturing for her to do the same. “I’m sorry, Piper. I apologize on Evander’s behalf. He shouldn’t have hurt Warrick like

took my hand, squeezing it tightly. “No, Aurora. I should apologize for slapping and humiliating Evander like

nothing wrong. Honestly, I would have done the

from me, her eyes red and swollen. She sniffled, wiping away lears. “Aurora… that photo of Warrick kissing someone else–I knew about it. He apologized, but the truth is, I never really forgave him. Instead, I got close to Rowan to hurt him back. I thought it would make us even, but I realized too late it was a terrible idea. By then,

my eyes briefly. “Piper, who do

abruptly and resumed pacing, her movements frantic. My eyes followed her

don’t know!” she exclaimed, her voice cracking. “I love him, but I can’t stand him. I care about him, but I don’t want to be near him. I crave his touch, but every time he touches me, all I

her pour out

you know Dane was the one?” she asked, suddenly leaning forward, her elbows on my desk and her chin resting on her

Dane. He’s always been in my heart. I didn’t have to figure it out

What the heck am I saying? How

her head, her expression contemplative. “I

“What

just have to figure out who has always been in my heart. Who I think

referring to, she stood abruptly and

Piper nearly bumped into him. He raised a

with her?” he asked, looking

know? No one

their lives.”

as I spoke, my tone light but

in the doorway, narrowing his eyes at me. “Why are you looking

the files. He stepped inside and