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

Chapter 364

I picked up the photo from the desk, staring at Piper’s youthful, radiant face. A sigh escaped my lips as I placed it into an open drawer and turned the key to lock it away.

“Evander, this is the right thing to do,” I said softly.

I walked around the desk and sat on its edge, just beside him. His head remained down, and his shoulders trembled as he cried quietly.

I had never seen him cry before. Evander, who always seemed so composed and strong, now looked completely shattered. His love for Piper ran deeper than I’d ever imagined.

“You don’t have to forget her completely,” I said, my voice gentle. “Instead, try to see her as someone special–a dear friend you would have loved to share your life with, but circumstances made it impossible.”

My words seemed to cut deeper. His shoulders shook harder as silent sobs wracked his body. I decided to let the silence stretch, offering comfort by gently rubbing his back.

“Aurora,” he finally whispered, lifting his head. His eyes were red and puffy, though he’d clearly tried to wipe the tears away. “I still want her heart, but since I can’t have that, can I at least

ask for her forgiveness?”

I nodded, offering him an encouraging smile. “Of course,

Evander. I’m sure Piper will forgive you if you ask her sincerely. But…”

His brows furrowed, and he leaned forward slightly. “But what?”

I hesitated for a moment, choosing my words carefully. “I think you’ll also need to apologize to Warrick.”

Evander’s shoulders slumped as he stared into the distance, lost in thought. “If that’s what it takes to be in her good books,” he said after a long pause, “then I’ll do it.”

I smiled and gave his back another reassuring pat. His lips curved into a faint smile, though I couldn’t tell if it was genuine or just for show.

Suddenly, the door to my office swung open with a bang. Dane stood in the doorway, a tray of food and water balanced in his hands. His raised foot explained the dramatic entrance–he must’ve kicked the door open.

“Be, I’m here!” he declared with a wide grin. But as his gaze fe on Evander, his smile faded, and his expression turned neutral. He walked into the room without a word.

then pulled a chair from the corner and placed it beside Evander. Taking my hand, he guided me to sit beside my cousin

chair behind the desk.

were here, Evander,” Dane said casually, leaning back in the chair. “I would’ve brought something for

too.”

his head slightly, his voice subdued.

gaze lingering. I gave him a slow blink, silently asking him to let it go. He sighed and leaned back,

plate of food, pushing it toward me before preparing his own. Picking up a spoon and fork, I

trust had grown so much recently. In the past,

peppered me with questions, but now he simply let me be. It made me

looked up, I gestured to

parting his lips to speak, but I handed him. a fork before he could refuse. He sighed,

me

smiling at his eyes filled with warmth. Through our mind link, I heard his

strong.

everyone so well,” Dane said to

smiled but didn’t respond, focusing

It was as if

Dane’s voice came again, full

head still bowed over my plate.

the silence. “Fine,” he said,

with a raised brow, confused by the sudden outburst. I stared at Dane, wide–eyed, silently asking

at me before focusing on his meal,

finished the meal, and Evander turned to

“The food is for everyone. Why are you

it lightly. “It’s for being an incredible cousin. You’ve knocked some much–needed sense into me

to respond. “I just told

never admit it, but you’re amazing.

his tone playful

the affectionate smile

plates and stacking them on the tray. “Flattery will get you nowhere,” I