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

Chapter 64 AURORA Shortly after Dane left , the twins came .

I spent an hour with them and my own pack members , so happy to be alive and to see them .

Then the healers came and said Dane had ordered that I be moved to a different room .

It wasnt in my suite with my pack members .

I protested , but they said it was temporary , so the healers could visit me more easily until I recovered and so I could rest without too much interruption .

Hopefully in a day or two I could return to my normal room .

So , I went .

The room was nice .

It had a window that looked out over the forest , and the afternoon sun spilled in , warming it .

I wasnt expecting Dane to slip inside .

Half asleep as I was , I didnt even know he was there until he shifted , and the chair by the bed creaked beneath his weight .

I sat up , and immediately I was dizzy .

I leaned against the headboard .

Dane ! He watched me with a serious expression .

My beta thinks youre going to betray me to Holden and Fall Line .

He said I shouldnt trust you .

Chapter 64 2/6 Fear quickened my heart .

Did Archer somehow know about the conversation Id had with Holden ? How could that be ? I have no plans to betray you , I said truthfully .

Then I waited , watching .

Because in all the years Id known him , Dane had never believed me .

But slowly , he nodded .

Im going to trust you .

I think , after all these years , you deserve it .

That made me feel sick all over again , because I didnt .

I knew I didnt .

Tell him , something in me whispered .

Tell him about your past .

Let it all come out .

Be completely honest .

That way he knows , and none of this can haunt you anymore .

But he had just said he trusted me , and I wasnt willing to lose this moment .

Not yet .

I ended things with Evelyn , Dane said abruptly .

At first , his words sounded so foreign to me , I couldnt understand them .

Then when I did , I didnt believe them .

There was no way .

No way he would end the relationship that had plagued me for the better part of a decade .

You … what ? Chapter 64 3/6 His gaze was steady .

I dont love her .

I dont want her .

I havent for a long time .

After the Nights Truth , all of us knew it .

But her child … bit back those words .

Id heard her in the hall with someone , I was mostly certain … even though since what had happened in my old bedroom , I wasnt sure if my own memories were to be believed .

Lying to Dane about who the father of her child was would be too low , even for Evelyn .

Wouldnt it ? You have my children , too , Danes voice was rough .

He moved and sat on the edge of the bed , facing me .

For years , I thought I owed her .

But now I owe you just as much or more .

Tentatively , he touched my cheek .

When I found you in the woods , swore to myself I would protect you .

Then I became your greatest enemy .

Maybe its time to go back to my original promise .

He leaned forward and softly , tenderly , he kissed me .

At first , it was hardly more of a brush of his lips against mine .

I knew I should hold back .

My past wasnt as simple as I used to think .

What if this all went wrong ? What if I was a danger to him , and Chapter 64 hurt him again ? 4/6 But I had never been able to resist when he touched me , and when I exhaled and melted against him , he deepened the kiss .

His arms went around me , pulling me close , trapping my arms against his hard chest .

One of his hands tangled in my hair , cradling my head .

The other wrapped low around my back and crushed me against him .

I have fought wanting you for so long , he whispered against my lips .

For years , I hated myself for wanting you .

But I wanted you all the same .

And if you really were a victim of the Nights Truth , like I was , you want me , too .

I shuddered , because as much as I wanted to deny him , he already knew he was right .

He had ended things with Evelyn .

Maybe now , maybe this time , he really , truly , could be mine .

He explored my lips for a long time , so gentle and tender it felt heartbreaking .

I closed my eyes , and warm tears trailed onto my cheeks .

Id wanted this for so , so long .

He kissed the tears , his own breathing unsteady , but his hands and mouth never wavering as he explored my face with lips and fingertips .

He moved to my forehead , then my nose , then my checks , then my jaw .

When he got to the sensitive skin of my neck , I gasped .

I Chapter 64 wrapped my arms around his and tilted my head back to give him easier access .

Dane … please … 5/6 With a rumbling sound like a growl , he dipped his head lower .

Hed never taken this much time with me .

Never … loved me in this way .

If I was dangerous for him , I should push him away .

But how was I ever supposed to let this go ? There was a sharp ringing at the side of my bed .

He pulled back long enough to glance at the source of the noise : my phone , ringing on the bedside table .

Turn it off , he growled .

But I was already pushing him away .

I grabbed the phone and answered , hoping my voice didnt sound too breathy as I said , Hello , grandmother .

What can I do for you today ? Aurora , she snapped .

Your cousin , Lilliana , has arranged a marriage with a very powerful Alpha .

Im pleased with her .

You , on the other hand , seem to be struggling to find one simple relic .

Bul- She cut me off .

Silence .

Im displeased with you , and Im tired of wasting our resources .

If you dont return to Europe now , Im giving the title of Luna heir back to your cousin , and you are going to lose everything .