Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 61

Chapter 61 AURORA I dont know why I expected Dane , but it took my fogged brain a moment to realize the man holding me wasnt him .

He wasnt quite as strong , didnt hold me quite as tightly as Dane did in the rare moments Id felt his arms around me ..

I pulled back and looked up .

Then I gasped .

Holden ? What are you doing here ? I blinked , slowly taking in my surroundings .

I was in the Blue Ridge pack house still … in the infirmary .

Then it all came rushing back .

The Reeds .

The caves beneath the old pack house and the monster made of shadows that apparently lived inside them .

Dane , in danger .

And me , with every instinct I had screaming to protect him , leaping in front of him to take the blow that was meant for him .

A dream lingered in my mind .

At first , I was sure Id just had a nightmare … then I remembered the goddess , and that pushed everything else from my mind .

Your grandmothers orders , Holden said , answering the question I almost forgot Id asked .

She isnt happy with the dangers that youve faced here .

She thinks Dane isnt doing enough to protect you .

Blood & Silver : Rise of the Alphas Rejected … 1/5 Chapter 62 AURORA Mate ? I gasped .

Dane stalked into the room .

Former male , he growled .

I misspoke .

Something in me that had been rising popped like a balloon and collapsed .

I cursed myself for reacting that way .

Then wondered if maybe I really was cursed , so still get butterflies for Dane after year after year after year of heartache and disappointment .

Slowly , Holden eased me onto the bed and rose .

You did misspeak , he growled .

I dont want you in the infirmary where my vulnerable family members are lying , Dane said .

Theres a certain level of treatment Im forced to give you as an Alpha , but respect that youre in my territory .

Leave this room .

Dont come back .

Holden smirked , then dropped into an exaggerated bow .

As you wish .

He left the room .

Dane watched him go , then slowly , deliberately , he stalked over to me .

Chapter 62 Youre awake .

2/5 There was something in his voice … a tension he was trying to hide from me .

But Dane had never been able to completely hide his emotions .

Not from me .

Yes .

I still felt so weak , though .

Holden had helped me sit propped against the back of the bed , so at least I was upright .

My fingers played nervously across the blanket over my lap .

I forced them to be still , then folded them calmly together .

Why do you sound like my being awake is a bother for you ? Its not .

His voice was gruff , and he wiped his hands across his face .

The twins will be so happy .

Dont worry , theyre safe and taken care of .

Trajan and Evander and Mrs.

Jamison are with them .

And I … He paused , then shook his head .

I was with them , until just now .

I wanted to reassure them , but I didnt know how .

I couldnt promise them things would be all right .

That you would be all right .

But now youre awake .

I couldnt help it , my heart warmed at the sliver of vulnerability I saw in him right then .

I know what its like to want to comfort your children , but to not be sure things will be okay .

Its terrible .

But Im … glad you were there .

He breathed out , and it seemed like all the tension went from him .

He came and sat in the chair by the bed .

How are you awake when Piper and my grandfather arent ?