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

Chapter 29 AURORA Dane helped me out of the cave .

He stayed near me as we walked out .

Like he cared for me .

Because he did care for me .

He wanted me .

But at Esthers words , his entire body went as rigid as stone .

What are you talking about ? I snapped at Esther .

Ive only spoken to you once in the last five years , and that was when you invaded my home earlier tonight .

Esther flinched away like she thought Id hit her .

Dont hurt me ! I know youve always wanted Dane for your own , but what youve done tonight is too far ! You made us spill Blue Ridge blood ! Now the Council will kill us ! I felt like Id swallowed a dozen heavy stones .

What was she doing ? There was no way Id let her frame me for this .

Carefully , calmly , I turned to Dane .

Shes lying .

I dont know why .

Im not , Esther said .

Her voice took on a sly tone .

Check my pocket .

I recorded the last conversation we had on the phone setting this all up .

Dane looked at me , and I shrugged .

It didnt happen .

I dont care if you check .

# Chapter 29 2/5 He bent and pulled Esthers phone from her pocket while I looked into the nighttime forest , trying to decide if the rest of the Reeds were about to ambush us .

Why was she the only one here ? The Reeds had always been stealthy and underhanded .

I wouldnt be surprised if they were out there watching , waiting .

Probably hoping whatever Esther had concocted on her phone .

worked .

But it wouldnt .

The recording would be some weird , staticky fake , and it would clear my name .

Dane retrieved her phone .

She told him her passcode , then how to find the recording she claimed shed made .

I wasnt worried … until I heard my own voice .

It came from the phone , cold and cruel and just as clear as if there were two of me standing here .

Remember , you old bitch , you follow my orders , now .

But Ann … Esthers voice , sounding afraid .

Thats Aurora to you .

My voice snapped back .

But that was impossible .

Id never had this conversation .

Id never said these words ! Im sorry , Aurora .

Esther whimpered .

You know that we cant shed his blood .

How can we get him onto Reed lands ? He wont break the pact .

Chapter 29 3/5 Ill handle it , I said .

You just get the Nights Truth .

I know he wants me .

Then make sure the Blue Ridge wolves know exactly where to find us .

What if he attacks you ? Hes always said he hates you ! The voice that sounded so much like mine laughed softly .

Thats what the silver bullets are for .

But dont kill him .

Remember , he ruined my life .

I need him to live after Ive ruined his .

I want to watch him suffer the way he made me suffer .

And that bitch , Evelyn , too .

The recording ended .

Dead silence hung in the air .

Somewhere in the middle of it , Id closed my eyes .

Tears burned behind them .

The warmth that had filled me when I realized Dane wanted me was gone , replaced with a cold sense of reality .

I opened them to find all of the Blue Ridge wolves staring at me .

Danes eyes were filled with hate .

Behind him , Evelyn looked shocked .

Even though I knew it was useless , I said , That wasnt me .

I didnt do this .

Even to my own ears , my voice sounded numb and flat .

Dane slid Esthers phone into his pocket .

Evelyn took his arm and looked up at him with tragedy on her face .

She fooled you .

Its all right , my love .

We can talk about this .

Well get through it .

Chapter 29 We can talk about it .

Dane had just said that to me moments ago , and Id felt such strange , new hope .

That was gone now .

Crushed , like my hope always was .

4/5 Id like the phone , I said .

I would like to figure out how she stole my voice .

No , Danes voice grated .

I was still clutching my torn shirt together with my hands .

It could still feel the heat of his body and his mouth on mine .

I waited to see what he would do .

I was alone , deep in the wilderness , with him , his warriors , and Evelyn Reed .

He believed the worst of me , like he always did , and I was totally at his mercy .

Finally , he spoke .

The alliance between High Alpine and Blue Ridge stands .

But I will not work with you .

I never want to see you again .

Send Trajan .

Send that cousin of yours .

I never want to see you again .

Then he turned … and he left .

He and his wolves , every single one of them , walked away .

They left me , me standing in the middle of the forest , alone with Esther Reed .

Oh , dear , she said , and smiled slyly at me .

I think the Alpha is upset .