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.

I called softly, closing the

flashing in her es.

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

I should apologize for slapping and humiliating Evander like

shook my head firmly. “You did nothing wrong. Honestly, I would have done

“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

eyes briefly. “Piper,

frantic. My eyes followed her until dizziness

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,

her pour out

one?” she asked, suddenly leaning forward, her

He’s always been in

my mouth, I winced, What the heck am I

her expression contemplative.

blinked. “What

brightened with realization. “I just have to figure out who has always been in my heart. Who I think of, even

she was referring to, she stood abruptly

nearly bumped into him. He raised a brow, catching the files he was carrying as they almost slipped from

her?” he asked,

shrugged. “How would I know? No one

their lives.”

as I spoke, my tone light but

narrowing his eyes at me.

the files. He stepped inside