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.

corner and placed it beside Evander. Taking my hand, he guided me to sit beside my cousin before settling himself into

chair behind the desk.

didn’t realize you were here, Evander,” Dane said casually, leaning back in

too.”

shook his head slightly, his voice subdued. “Thanks, but

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

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

so much

me with questions, but now he simply let me be. It made me smile inwardly. He was

he looked up, I gestured to the food. “Come on, let’s

a fork before he could

me

glanced at Dane, I found him smiling at his eyes filled with warmth.

strong.

care of everyone so well,”

smiled but didn’t respond,

strengthened significantly as our bond deepened. It was as if our souls

you, my Luna,” Dane’s voice came

his, I smiled softly, my head still bowed over my plate. “I love you too.

the silence. “Fine,” he said, grabbing his fork with exaggerated

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

at me before focusing on his meal, leaving me to shrug at

finished the meal, and Evander turned to me with a small smile.

is

kissed it lightly. “It’s for being an incredible cousin. You’ve

to respond. “I just told

you’re amazing. What would I do without

his tone playful

catching the

began gathering the empty plates and stacking them on