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.

Evander. Taking my hand, he guided me to sit beside my cousin

chair behind the desk.

leaning back in the chair. “I would’ve brought something for

too.”

his head slightly, his voice

his questioning gaze lingering. I gave him a slow blink, silently asking him to let it go.

preparing his own. Picking up a spoon and fork, I began eating. Dane watched me for a moment, his silent trust evident. He didn’t question me or

so much

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

nudged Evander’s leg gently. When he looked up, I gestured to the food. “Come on, let’s eat

him. a fork before he could refuse. He sighed,

me

I glanced at Dane, I found him smiling at his eyes filled with warmth. Through our mind link,

strong.

everyone so well,” Dane said to

didn’t respond, focusing on my food

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

Dane’s voice

to meet his, I smiled softly, my head still bowed over my

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

outburst. I stared at Dane, wide–eyed, silently asking why he had to reply out

on his meal, leaving me to shrug at

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

is for everyone. Why are you

my hand, he kissed it lightly. “It’s

lips, unsure how to respond. “I just told you the

you’re amazing. What would I

his tone

turned to him, catching the

began gathering the empty plates and stacking them on the tray. “Flattery will get