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

Chapter 224 WARRICK The packhouse was again busting with activity .

For the first time in weeks , Broken Ridge was alive , much like at wolf stirred out of a long harsh winter .

werewolf moved all over the grounds , hammering broken beams .

into place and moving corpses from recent battles .

Even the pups joined in running errands from the adults apparently with an inexhaustible reserve of energy .

I leaned against a post , watching them all working in harmony .

The murmur of laughter and conversation arising in that group.

was a sound that I hadnt realized just how much Id missed .

Aurora stood near the center of the clearing , gesturing as she spoke to a few pack members .

Dane was beside her , his arm casually thrown over her shoulder .

He said something that made her laugh , and I caught a bit of it as they passed .

Do we call this a victory feast or a thank the Moon Goddess were alive dinner ? he joked .

Aurora smirked , hitting him .

Lets just call it dinner , Dane .

Chapter 224 2/6 Weve earned that much .

The gathering came together as the sun began to set .

werewolf from every corner of the territory came in , bringing food , stories , and a shared sense of relief .

The long tables groaned under the weight of dishes of roasted meat , fresh vegetables , and even a few loaves of bread that someone mustve stayed up all night baking .

I took up a seat toward the center between Piper and Trajan .

Enjoying your role as elder stateswolf these days ? I asked Trajan , grinning .

He gave me a glare , but the threatening expression couldnt silence the slightest gleam of a smile .

Somebodys gotta keep the pup element in this pack in order .

Piper snorted , leaning past me to catch his eye .

Dont let it go to your head , Trajan .

Next thing we know , youll be growing a beard and sitting around telling stories about the good old days .

As night fell , the mood lightened : werewolves were laughing and eating , even dancing to music playing from some of the .

musically talented pack members .

The tension that had held us all so tight in its grip began to melt away .

I tried staying out of the spotlight , but the elders had another Chapter 224 idea .

3/6 Come on , Warrick , one of them said , tugging at my arm .

We havent seen moves like yours since the last spring festival ! I groaned , trying to move free .

I dont dance .

Oh , but you do now , Piper teased , giving me a little shove .

The next thing I knew I was in the center of the clearing surrounded by cheering werewolf .

At best my dance was ungraceful but well worth any embarrassment as the laughter and applause made my face ache from smiling .

The night wore on , and Aurora stood to address the pack .

The murmur of conversation died away as all eyes turned to her .

Weve been through more than most packs could survive , she began , her voice strong and clear .

But were still here .

Together .

And thats something worth celebrating .

The pack erupted into cheers , the sound echoing into the night .

Aurora let the murmur die before she continued , A second chance is given to us , not to rebuild but to grow .

That which makes us pack , we nurture those ties better .

Chapter 224 4/6 From now on , I want some new traditions instituted : a monthly gathering where we share not only meals but stories and plans about the future , something to remind ourselves of who we are and what we fought for.

She spoke and the nods and grunts of assent circled the room .

Trajan looked almost impressed , for once the lines in his face .

relaxed .

The peak of the evening was when the pups started a little play they had prepared , with rags and pieces of wood , they copied the fight with the Nameless .

The over the top theatrical growls and dramatic flourishes sent everybody in a frenzy of laughter .

Then there was the time Trajan really surprised us all when he stepped in to play himself : towering over the pups , his serious .

looks made their giggles all the louder .

By the time he said , And that , children , is how we saved the grove ! the entire pack was doubled over with laughter .

Later into the night , with the merrymaking getting darker and more spaced , I sat out on the rim of the clearing with Piper .

The firelight dancing across her features shined , setting aglow that milky color in her cheeks .

Youve been quiet tonight , I said , poking her playfully .

She shrugged , a non … important smile dancing on her lips .

Chapter 224 Just .

thinking .

About ? Piper hesitated , then looked up at me , shining .

About how much everything has changed .

How much we have changed .

I turned my head , unsure of what that could mean .

For the good , I hope ? 5/6 She let out a soft , soft laugh then turned serious on me .

Yeah .

Changes for good .

Like realizing just how much someone means to you .

But this time , it did so with such force that it rendered me speechless .

Reaching for my drink and promptly knocking it over … end .

Piper burst out laughing , the tension between us breaking like a snapped twig .

Smooth , Warrick .

Really smooth .

I chuckled , scratching the back of my neck .

Guess Im not used to moments like this .

Neither am I , she replied with a much softer tone of voice .

We sat there for a moment , the unspoken emotions between us settling into something that felt comfortable , natural .

As the fire burned out , one of the elders , Joclyn , went to Aurora with a weathered leather journal in her hands .

The leather was worn and cracked with age .

Chapter 224 This belonged to Kael , she said softly , a reverent lilt to her voice .

Its time you knew the whole truth .

Aurora took the diary gingerly from him , unreadable .

Fingers ran over its cover ; she pressed her lips to a thin line .

Thanks , she said softly .

6/6 The packhouse was quiet now , the buzz of the day drained into a hum .

Outside , the soft crackle of the fire was in the cool , casting warmth into the coolness of the night .

Aurora sat cross legged on the floor with Dane beside her , Kaels journal open between them .

The leather binding was cracked , its pages fragile beneath the touch of her fingers .

The handwriting was uneven , words rushed like Kael hadnt written thinking of the weight that was to be and had let them pour onto the paper .

Dane leaned in closer to Aurora , his arm touching hers .

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