Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 235

Chapter 235 AURORA Be on guard , she said , her voice firm .

Whoever did this wants you to doubt yourself .

Dont give them the satisfaction .

That evening , I strolled through the village the sun setting over the houses and fields .

Wolves ran around , preparing dinner or doing errands ; the air was filled with their laughter and conversations .

I had only briefly closed my eyes , and allowed the sense of community wed built up together to wash over me until the words of that note began sounding loud and clear , reminding me silently about something that was never meant to appear in the first instance .

I ran past the training grounds where Dane was working with a group of young wolves , his voice firm and steady as he walked them through their drills .

He is a well I drew strength from , and for a moment , a surge of gratefulness ran through my veins .

Dane , I said as I came up to him .

He finally looked up , and from the soft lines of his face , I knew all was well .

Hey , you .

Everything okay ? I hesitated and then nodded .

Just needed to see you .

Chapter 235 He smiled and closed the space between us , pulling me into a brief firm hug .

Youve got that look , he said softly .

What look ? The one which says youre carrying too much on your shoulders .

I let out a sigh , leaning into him .

Its nothing I cant handle .

You dont have to do it alone , he reminded me .

2/6 Finally , as the sun began to set , I found myself meandering back toward the packhouse , but my mind just would not let go of that note .

I sat down in the chair in front of the desk and fixed .

my gaze on the folded paper , almost as if all the answers would emanate from its folds .

The only sound was the soft rustling outside my window .

I whipped around , my heart suddenly racing , but shadows of course showed me nothing .

Get a hold of yourself , Aurora , I growled , shaking my head into the dark .

But it was the nagging that still wouldnt resolve itself .

I locked the note in the drawer and , rising , made my mind to sleep .

But no sooner had I reached for the button to turn off the light , heading for my bed , than that phrase echoed through my head again .

Chapter 235 Youre not as perfect as they think you are .

I 3/6 It was still locked in my desk drawer , but it might as well have been burning a hole through the wood .

Every time my mind would wander , the words in jagged letters would loom within my mind : Youre not as perfect as they think you are .

I hadnt told Dane yet .

Not because I didnt trust him , but also because I didnt want to blow something big out of what might just be a passing grudge , either .

The pack had enough on its plate .

Id mend a few bridges today .

Piper and Warrick hadnt said a word to each other since that incident at the meeting , and it was getting old in the training area .

I found them on opposite sides of the field , acting like the other didnt exist .

Alright , enough is enough , I told myself , approaching Piper first .

Piper , I called , and she turned , her eyebrows furrowing at the resolve set in my expression .

Come with me .

Why ? she asked , folding her arms .

Because you two are stronger together , I said , firm , angling my head in Warricks direction where he was pretending to study a bunch of throwing knives .

Not apart , because of the little things .

that happen .

Chapter 235 With a soft huff , she turned that way .

Hes the one who 4/6 Im not here to blame anyone , I cut in .

Im here to remind you that whatever this is , its not worth the wedge its creating .

Fix it .

Piper considered a moment , then nodded her head grudgingly .

Fine .

But when he says something stupid , its on him .

I bit off a smile .

Deal .

I watched from across the room as she approached Warrick , her shoulders set , but solid .

Warrick , she said loudly .

He turned , surprised , bleeding into wariness , and asked , Whats up ? Piper blew out a breath ; her shoulders sagging a fraction as she said , Look … Its been difficult .

I let my jealousy get the better of me and Im sorry for snapping at you .

Warrick blinked , surprised plastered on his features before a slow grin spread across his face .

You ? Jealous ? Never .

Dont push it , Piper warned , not too much venom in her tone .

I like that youre possessive , he said to her , softening into a grin .

But honestly , Piper , its never something you need to concern yourself with .

It has always been you .

Piper turned pink as her gaze darted away , mumbling quietly to herself , and Chapter 235 Warrick found himself leaning deeper .

What was that ? Nothing !! she flung out , but a little hitching smile betrayed .

her .

They stood there a moment , the tension between them 5/6 dissolving .

I permitted myself a small , satisfied smile as Warrick reached out and pulled her into a gentle hug and turned to make my way out of there .

I found Trajan later that afternoon in the common hall , at a table with a piece of wood and a carving knife .

He didnt notice me at first , his concentration completely on the intricate design he worked out .

Trajan , I said , and he looked up , startled .

Luna , he greeted , the immediate tendency to set the carving aside as if I had let him off a secret .

Whats that ? I asked , nodding toward the wood .

He fumbled for a moment before plucking it from the pocket , pinching it between his fingers and holding it out for me to view .

It was a medallion , cunningly carved with the picture of a wolf howling at the moon .

Its for Joclyn , he admitted , his voice low for once .

Shes been … helping me .

I wanted to thank her .

I smiled .

Its lovely .

Shes going to like it .

He nodded , a small , nervous smile flickering around his lips .

Hope so .

It was in tatters for others : It had been some time since Rowan Chapter 235 6/6 had grown a little distant , the brooding frustration visibly greater with each new day ; he snappily snapped back at wolves doing training and wholly avoided communal meals altogether .

Alina the opportunist seemed stuck to him .

Once , I saw them out , walking up the length of the forest verge , talking in low voices , hers insistent , leaning into him with persuasiveness .

Whatever she was telling him , it fed something inside him .

Afternoon , when the sun climbed too close to its zenith , I sought out Rowan .

Hoping to get through .

He was piling wood near the training arena ; jerky , impatient movements .

Rowan , I said , and he straightened .

Luna , he returned , his tone flat .

I took one more step closer , my voice soft .

Ive noticed you seem a little off lately .

Is something bothering you ?