Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 71

Chapter 71 DANE What is it ? What happened ? The idea of my children being in danger ignited instant rage in me .

I would shred anything or anyone who dared to threaten them .

Or their mother .

I was out of my chair so fast , the twins froze and looked at met with identical expressions of terror on their faces .

Seraphina darted behind her brother .

Tristan squared up with me like he was a man ten times the size of the four year old he was .

Nothing ! We just havent seen our mommy in forever and Evander said she was in here , so we came to see her .

Aurora pressed a hand over her mouth , clearly hiding a laugh .

Its nerve wracking , isnt it ? she asked as I sat down again .

Then she sighed .

At least Im no longer the only one who will be so paranoid all the time .

Your guards arent ? I growled .

I was still unsettled from the moment Id thought the twins in danger .

My reaction was pure instinct , deep and so profound I couldnt have stopped myself if Id tried .

Trajan is too steady for me to call paranoid , she said with a Chapter 71 2/5 smile as she opened her arms and both twins climbed into her lap .

Evander … maybe .

But hes good at masking fear with humor .

I grunted .

Her bodyguard hardly spoke , and her cousin was always guarding the children , even though they were under the protection of Blue Ridge , now .

Aurora addressed the twins .

What are you two doing here ? Youre supposed to be in bed .

Thats why we need help , Seraphina said with a mischievous smile .

Mrs.

Jamison and Cousin Evander are trying to make us brush our teeth .

Her seriousness caught me by surprise , and I let out an unintentional laugh .

Tristan glared at me .

He was obviously protective of his sister and didnt like that I had laughed at her .

Apologies , I said .

It sounds very serious .

It is , Seraphina said with a wicked grin that almost made me laugh again .

That strange , protective warmth came over me again as I interacted with the two of them as Aurora held them in her arms .

Family .

My family .

Chapter 71 I had missed years of this .

I wasnt going to miss anymore .

3/5 Come on , you two hellions .

Im sure Mrs.

Jamison is out of her mind with worry , wondering where you are .

Lets go .

Aurora tried to stand but having two children on her lap weighed her down .

I rose and held out my arms .

Tristan glared at me , but Seraphina giggled and jumped from her mothers lap to me .

I caught her and spun her around , and she laughed wildly .

The sound was another strand that tied my heart to this little girl .

I loved hearing that laugh .

With only Tristan in her lap , Aurora rose gracefully and led the way from my suite of rooms to hers .

We found Mrs.

Jamison and Evander waiting for us .

I tracked them to your door , Evander said , explaining why he hadnt come looking for them .

Figured you wanted some time .

I can take them if youd like , said Mrs.

Jamison , bustling into the room .

No , its fine .

Aurora met my eyes .

I think their father might want to put them to bed .

There was a tightness in my throat .

Instead of speaking , I nodded .

So , I helped her get the twins to brush their teeth and put on Chapter 71 4/5 their pajamas .

Then they got into their beds , and I sat at the foot of Seraphinas bed while Aurora sat at the foot of Tristans , and I read to them .

I finished the book and closed it .

When I looked up , theyd fallen asleep .

Aurora pressed a finger against her lips .

She kissed each of them on their foreheads and went to the door .

I didnt move as quickly as she did .

Instead , I took my time and knelt by the side of each bed , pushing hair out of their eyes .

My fingers lingered on their soft , round cheeks .

My children .

It was still so strange .

So hard to believe .

But I felt the connection with them .

I had to provide for them .

Keep them .

Protect them .

It had only been days since I found out they were mine , but knowing it changed my entire world .

I met Aurora in the hall and closed the door behind me softly .

She looked troubled .

What is it ? I asked .

She had her arms folded across her chest , like she was hugging herself or shielding herself .

Her gaze dropped to the floor , her long lashes sweeping her cheeks .

I put a hand on her shoulder .

Tell me .

She swallowed , and I moved my hand from her shoulder to her cheek , forcing her to look up at me .

Aurora .

Tell me whats Chapter 71 wrong .

5/5 She sighed .

When her lilac eyes finally met mine , they were full of anxiety .

Dane … I dont know if you should see the children again .