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

“Come on… don’t kid me,” I said, rolling my eyes at Joclyn. Turning to Dane, I raised a questioning brow. “She’s joking, right?”

Dane held my gaze, his expression shifting subtly. Then, a one–sided smirk curved his lips. “Wrong,” he said, grabbing the back of my neck and pulling me into a deep, fiery kiss.

“Gross!” the kids groaned, covering their faces in exaggerated disgust.

I stared at Dane, wide–eyed, as he kissed me with a passion that made my chest tighten. My mind raced at the possibility of what he was implying. I pushed gently against his chest, swallowing hard.

“Dane… am I…?” I started, my voice barely a whisper.

“Yes!” he exclaimed, grinning as he took my hand and kissed it. “You’re pregnant, Aurora.”

My hands flew to my face, my eyes lighting up with joy. “Oh… thank the Moon Goddess!”

I turned to Joclyn, who beamed with delight. “Congratulations, Luna,” she said warmly.

I nodded at her, my heart swelling, and then shifted my gaze to Trajan, who quickly stepped to Joclyn’s side.

“Wow… I’m so happy for you, Aurora,” Trajan said, his excitement palpable. He glanced at Joclyn, and they exchanged a knowing smile. “Come here,” he added, opening his arms.

Without hesitation, Joclyn stepped into his embrace. Trajan’s arms wrapped protectively around her waist, but as if jolted back to reality, they both sprang apart, avoiding eye contact with the rest of us.

Piper and Warrick, smiling sweetly, hugged each other, and even Sera and Tristan followed suit, wrapping their arms around one another.

I giggled at the scene, warmth filling my chest. The love and care radiating from everyone was overwhelming, and I felt truly blessed.

Dane wrapped his arms around me from behind, pulling me close. As I looked over his shoulder, my eyes met Evander’s. He frowned, crossing his arms dramatically.

“Well, since I don’t have anyone to hug, I guess I’ll just hug myself,” he muttered, wrapping his arms around himself in mock loneliness.

laughing, shaking

lifting in surprise as he

“You can all head out soon. Once the Alpha follows me to finalize her discharge,

ruffled my hair before following

my legs over the edge and stretched. I felt significantly better, though I wasn’t sure if it was the rest or the love

and Joclyn whispering in a corner, I cleared my throat. “What are you two plotting? I hope

Joclyn was

stepped closer, nodding. “It’s a perfect time to go, especially since everything feels

glanced out the window and agreed. “You’re right. But before you go, how did the ball

was a huge success! Everyone’s still talking

I said with a smile. “Now, get going. Just don’t come back too late.”

left the room, and Evander approached me. “Do you need anything? Water, pickles, maybe

“No appetite right now. Why don’t you take

“No, Mummy. We’ll leave when you and

exchanging a glance with Evander, who simply shrugged

We don’t want things

smiling as she tucked a strand of

nearly dropped, but

turned, she gasped, her hands

“Piper Montague, will you spend the rest of your life with

fell silent as we

with tears. “Yes… I’ll marry you, Warrick,” she

onto her finger,

“It’s beautiful! I

tight hug just as

a grin. “Looks like we’ve got a wedding to