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

Chapter 233 ROWAN I got myself a plate and found myself a seat by the corner keeping to myself a little .

That way , at that angle , only Aurora and Dane himself are clearly visible at the head of this hall .

Aurora laughed at something he had said the play of her light hand upon his arm .

Suddenly my fingers struck on the edge of my plate , my appetite vanished .

Rowan , arent you having anything to eat ? The voice cut finally to me .

It was Leila , a young wolf with bright eyes and an endless supply of energy .

She plopped down beside me , her plate piled high .

Im not that hungry , I muttered , shifting the food around on my fork .

You should eat , she said matter of factly .

Big day ahead .

I nodded absently , my gaze drifting back to Aurora .

Leila followed my line of sight and tilted her head .

You really admire .

her , dont you ? Before I could utter a word , I heard Auroras low , serious lone across the room .

Somethings not right about Rowan , she said to Dane , her eyes .

Chapter 233 flicking momentarily in my direction .

I turned away fast , my face burning .

2/6 The days work started off like it usually did , the pack going off their separate ways to whatever tasks needed doing .

I was sent to help with the housing repairs a menial task and an insult , if you ask me .

Rowan , can you pass me that hammer ? he said finally , still barely turning towards me .

I clench my teeth , hand over the tool .

Why dont you let me do something relevant ? The foreman blinked .

We all have a job to do , Rowan .

And this is the task at the moment .

I can handle much more than that , I cut back with a higher , sharper pitch .

He wasnt given the time for a retort , because just then , Aurora walked toward us , interested on her face but calm around the edges .

Whats going on ? she asked , her gaze darting between us .

Nothing , I said quickly , stepping back .

The foreman hesitated , then said , Rowans cager to do more .

Thats all .

Chapter 233 3/6 Aurora smiled at me , the kind of smile meant to soothe .

We appreciate your enthusiasm , Rowan .

The pack needs everyone .

working together , no matter the role .

Her words were but a pat on the head , an echo in my head , and I was beyond frustrated .

I dont need a lecture , I muttered , stalking away before saying something I couldnt take back .

The training arena was abuzz with activity , Piper and Warrick at the center of it .

Their sparring matches had become a source of entertainment for the pack their playful banter drew in a small crowd .

Is that all youve got ? Piper teased , dodging Warricks strike with ease .

Im just warming up , Warrick shot back , grinning .

The watching wolves laughed , but I noticed Alina standing apart from the group .

Her gaze lingered on Warrick , her smile coy .

Piper noticed too .

When they took a break , Alina approached .

and handed Warrick a towel .

Youre really impressive out there , she said friendly , but flirtatious .

Warrick blinked , for a moment looking like hed been punched .

Uh , thanks .

Pipers jaw clenched , and with a jerk , she moved forward , snatching the towel before Warrick could take it .

Chapter 233 He doesnt need that , she snapped .

4/6 Alina merely raised an eyebrow but said nothing , walking away with that aggravating calmness .

You really didnt have to do that , Warrick said , Browning .

Oh , didnt I ? Piper flashed back , frustration finally bursting through to the surface .

Do you like the attention or something ? What are you talking about ? Warrick said , really confused .

I barely notice her .

Sure , Piper muttered , tossing the towel at him before storming away .

Warrick blew out a sigh , scrubbing a hand over his hair .

What just happened ? Evening found me once again standing at the edge of the village , my mind once again turning to the same place .

I heard footsteps , turned to find Alina approaching her expression unreadable .

Rough day? she asked , stopping a few feet from me .

I didnt respond , my frustration just too raw .

She leaned her head then , her gaze piercing .

Youre wasting your potential , Rowan .

Letting them overlook you .

What am I supposed to do about it ? I asked quietly enough .

She smiled then a small , nearly predatory thing .

Sometimes , you have to remind people of your worth .

Show them what Chapter 233 theyre missing .

5/6 Something inside me stirred , sparked with her words a fusion of determination and anger .

The 1 night started falling , and the village was in silence .

I went through the shades , my step getting heavier and heavier .

Stopping before the house of Aurora , I peered through its window ; some soft glow of lamplight spilled over me .

She and Dane were sitting cosily inside ; their laughter rang with the warmth of that room .

She had laid her hand on his ; nothing seemed different , as their ease had always been as it was .

My fists clenched at my sides , Alinas voice echoing in my mind : You deserve to be seen .

I stood there in the shadows , my chest tight , like the air itself was pressing in on me .

Auroras laughter reached my ears again , soft and melodious .

It was a sound that should have soothed me , but it only made the ache inside worse .

I shifted weight , the crunch of the boots soft against the ground .

Everything in me screamed to turn away , leave this place , and bury emotions that clawed at me .

But my legs wouldnt move .

I kept standing there , peering through this window as if some invisible force held me in place .

Inside , Dane had said something that again had Aurora laughing , her head thrown back , her eyes sparkling in delight .

He reached for her hand , his touch light , yet full of meaning .

The way she looked at him like he was her whole world was too 6/6 Chapter 233 much .

Why not me ? I muttered under my breath , bitterness tainting my tone and even surprising me .

I clenched my fists , trying to push those thoughts away .

This wasnt who I wanted to be : the wolf in the shadows , full of envy and bitterness .

But the more I told myself this , the more I could not let it go .

A twig snapping behind me whirled me back into life .

I spun around , heart racing eyes scanning in alarm to find nothing but the soft swaying of treetops in the night breeze .

My breathing came out in shallow gasps while I tried to steady myself .

I knew I was on the verge of losing control , and I did not know exactly how to contain myself .

Her words still continued to ring within my head taunting .

You deserve to see , she said .

At what cost ? I turned back to the window , making a silent promise in my heart as I did so : I was not going to be one of those shadows forever ; somehow , someway , I would find a way to make them notice me .

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