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

Chapter 237 PIPER I shook myself and went deep into the thick forest with a lot of caution .

All around , it was silent , only the soft breeze was causing some leaves to rustle along .

1/2 Well , the sun had gone beyond the horizon , throwing these woods deep in shadow .

Up ahead , I had caught a glimpse of Alina disappearing .

She seemed to appear almost as smoke into darkness .

It wasnt curiosity pulling me deeper ; it was instinct .

Something just didnt sit right in my brain with the way shed left from tonights festivities .

Alina had always been this rose bush in my life .

These quiet stings pointed at keeping me off balance with each spoken word and each well placed , calculated act .

Tonight felt no different .

I watched my step , light as possible , breathing calmly as the faint path cleared its way between the trees alive with crickets humming and the periodic hoot of an owl , yet quiet .

Then , before me , I saw it , light filtering through the trees .

I approached it and my heart ran wild in my chest .

With every step I took , the light grew stronger , and soon I could see that Alina was standing in some small clearing , her back turned to me .

Chapter 237 I moved closer to him .

Rowan , you gotta listen to me .

Alinas been playing you .

She has been trying to turn you against the pack .

He frowned and turned to Alina .

Is this true ? 2/2 Alinas face changes into an image of wounded innocence .

Of course not , she is trying to twist things , Rowan .

Shes jealous of what weve built together .

Jealous ? I said .

Dont flatter yourself , Alina .

Im trying to protect this pack , something you obviously could care less about .

Surprised , his fists clenched , Rowan took a scary step forward .

Knock it off , both of you .

I dont know who to believe .

I turned to him ; my voice didnt rise , but firm in tone .

Rowan , reflect on what has transpired recently , the conflict within our pack , the debates , who was the one person common to it all ? His eyes darted in Alinas direction .

Uncertainty weighed .

heavily upon his face .

Alina sidled up to his side , her voice low melodious lune Dont let her turn your mind against me , Rowan .

You know me .

You know I only want whats best for you .

A muscle twisted in Rowans jaw and for a moment it almost seemed as though he would rise on her behalf .