Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 49

Chapter 49 AURORA The next morning , I finally found Dane .

He was in his home office , a room filled with heavy , masculine furniture and dark wood .

He leaned over his desk , writing something .

I paused in the doorway when I saw him , caught for a moment in the memory of the dream .

Of the way he wanted me in that place .

The way he claimed me without hate .

If only I could stop myself from having those dreams , I might be able to stop wishing he would love me .

I knocked politely on the door frame , and he looked up .

I thought I saw something dark flash in his eyes .

Something like … desire .

Then it was gone .

Aurora , he said in a polite tone .

How can I help you ? Its about yesterday .

His face hardened , but I continued .

When I found you with the children , I was actually looking for you for another reason .

The hardness faded and he looked at me with curiosity .

Really ? What reason is that ? Chapter 49 The journal .

Part of the back inside cover peeled up , and I found more writing .

I think this is more complicated than we realized .

2/6 Dane set down his pen and turned to face me fully .

He folded his arms over his chest and leaned against his desk .

Complicated in what way ? I lifted the book .

I can show you .

He gestured for his desk , and I moved forward to stand next to him .

I showed him where the cover paper had peeled away , and how there was writing beneath .

I showed him the symbols that had revealed themselves to me .

There are three , I said .

And it speaks of shadows and a prison or cage .

I think thats why were under attack .

Because were getting close to the thing that contains the relic , and the shadows are trying to stop us .

Hm .

Whoever buried this power didnt want anyone else to have it .

Typical .

I nodded .

Or it could be some sort of trial to worthiness .

Either way , theyre connected .

Cour Theres only one problem with what you said .

Dane looked down at me , his arms still crossed over his chest .

These shadows arent targeting you .

Theyre targeting my family .

Why ? Chapter 49 3/6 I glanced up at him , then away .

It was too easy to get caught in his eyes , to sink in and drown in them .

I dont know .

I was hoping the two pages that are still missing might have the answer .

Do you think Esther might have them , and she was toying with you by just giving you one ? he asked .

Ive considered it .

But Im not sure why .

Like weve discussed , she thinks this journal is an oddity .

Something silly , full of symbols .

Barely more important than a coloring book .

Otherwise , theres no way shed let me have it .

Dane nodded .

Still .

She might have the pages and just be holding them .

She might .

But I still think they might also be in the house , lost in the chaos of the years .

Mm .

I waited for him to say more , but he didnt .

I think we were both lost in the memories of what happened the last time Id tried to go and find the pages .

Dane broke the silence .

Ill go .

Im going , I protested .

Its my book .

My old home .

He sighed .

I meant Ill go with you .

Bring Trajan .

Ill bring Archer .

I believe the four of us should be a match for an old , abandoned house .

Before we go , Ill have guards comb the area Chapter 49 and make sure no Reeds are waiting in ambush .

4/6 Thank you , I said .

This was … casier than I expected it to be .

His gaze cut away from me .

I have no problem giving you want you want , Aurora , when what you want is reasonable .

I snorted .

Those words were a trap that would lead to another argument over the twins .

I wasnt going to fall into it .

Not today .

When should we go ? I asked .

He glanced outside .

It was midmorning , the sky bright and blue and warm .

Tonight , he said .

Ive already sent the orders for the scouts to begin their work .

I nodded and went to leave .

Then I paused .

Dane .

How are Connell and Piper ? He met my gaze .

To anyone else , Im sure he looked like the same stoic Alpha as ever .

But I could see the hint of blue beneath his eyes , the weariness in the way he held himself .

The same .

If the shadows are connected to the relic , finding it may help them , I said .

It will help them .

His voice was determined .

It has to .

He sighed .

Were in it , now , Aurora .

Our actions have affected others .

We cant stop .

Not until we see this through to the end .

He looked so distant and sad ; I moved back to him .

Tentatively , Chapter 49 I put a hand on his shoulder .

Im with you , Dane .

Your grandfather … I always loved him like my own .

And Piper is incredible .

I wont abandon them .

Or you .

Before he could speak , or either of us could say something more , I left .

I had to remember to keep a professional distance from him .

It was for the best .

After all , he was still the man who was trying to take my children .

That night , Dane , Trajan , Archer , and I took a car down the road Id taken the other day .

We parked , walked , and came to the old Broken Forest pack house without hearing more than crickets and an owl .

The building loomed above us , dark and forbidding , and I shivered .

You ready for this ? Trajan asked .

I hesitated , then nodded .

It was a lie , but it didnt matter .

Some things just had to be done .

Lets go , I said .

I walked inside .

Dane went first , then me , then Trajan .

Archer came behind .

We stepped into the foyer and looked around .

The men had Chapter 49 their wolf sight .

I had a flashlight on my phone .

6/6 Well head for her old room , Dane said .

Remember , watch for There was an ominous creak , and then the floor gave out beneath us .