Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 72

Chapter 72 DANE Over my dead body , I growled .

Auroras eyes flashed .

Youre an Alpha , Dane .

I know you dont take kindly to challenge .

But hear me on this I will challenge you when it comes to my children .

I held on to calm with the tips of my claws .

Tonight was perfect .

Why the hell would you even suggest I not see them again ? She shifted , and I could see the discomfort in her eyes .

The uncertainty .

She was so cool , calm , and collected , but she still couldnt hide her fears from me .

That was how I knew that deep down , the woman whod been Ann Reed and the woman who was now Aurora DeVere were the same .

But then she straightened her spine and looked me in the eye .

The fact that she was brave enough now to stand up for herself , and stand up to me , was the sexiest fucking thing Id ever seen .

Are you sure you want this ? she asked .

Because I still cant unhear what you said all those years ago about drinking silver rather than having children with me .

I cant help but think … if you started to hate me again … Chapter 72 2/5 Her voice lost its steadiness , and she stopped to take a breath .

That wont happen , I said .

I know the truth about you now .

I pushed hair from her face , but she turned and walked a few paces away , her arms still wrapped around herself .

How can you know the truth about me when Im not even sure I do ? I followed her , stood behind her , and put my hands on her hips .

At my lightest touch , she allowed me to pull her against me .

I rested my forehead on her silvery hair and breathed in .

Nothing had ever smelled as good as this woman .

It still felt like sin , being close to her .

Allowing myself to desire her .

The first night we met , I knew on a deep level it was my job to protect you .

I knew it after that , too , but I fought against it .

My wolf … he always liked you .

He hated how I treated you .

I felt my wolf shift inside me , giving a low rumble of agreement .

at my words .

She leaned against me but didnt turn .

There have been so many years of distrust between us .

You … caused me so much pain .

I closed my eyes at her words but didnt flinch .

I wanted her honesty .

The fact that she was even allowing me to touch her was insane .

I couldnt believe she hadnt made me grovel and beg on my knees , like I deserved .

Even then , it wouldnt be enough .

Nothing I did would ever be Chapter 72 enough .

Maybe one day Aurora would forgive me , but I would never forget , and I would never forgive myself .

This is what I want , I repeated .

Them .

And you .

3/5 Not just that , it was what I needed .

Being close to her … it healed something inside me .

Something that had broken the night her pack attacked mine .

Finally , she turned and wrapped her arms around me , fitting her body against mine for one too short moment .

Then she stepped back .

Theres so much more to think about , Dane .

This isnt just about our family or about you and me .

We have different packs now .

And Im not just some pack princess .

Im the Luna heir .

I know .

You know , but do you understand what it means ? I cant just give that up .

Ive been scarred too many times by people I should be able to trust trying to hurt me or control me .

Becoming Luna of High Alpine is my chance to take control of my life and keep it .

Forever .

She took a steadying breath .

Not just for me , but for my children .

Its the only way I can protect them and keep protecting them .

I frowned .

You dont trust me .

Chapter 72 4/5 She laughed without humor .

Of course , I dont .

How can you even ask that with a straight face ? I stiffened , and she moved forward to put a hand on my chest .

Our gazes met , and she looked sad .

Dane .

You were the person I wanted to love the most .

That means I gave you the most power to hurt me , and goddess , did you use it .

Time and time .

again .

Its going to take more than a few weeks or months of working together for me to get over the past .

Her words made sense , even as they stabbed into my heart .

But she was right .

The knives that cut so deep were of my own making .

You wouldnt consider being the Luna of Blue Ridge ? I asked .

No.

Her voice was quiet .

The wolves of Blue Ridge still hate me .

I can see it in them .

And with Evelyn still here and pregnant with … her lips pressed together .

She sighed and moved to her room .

I followed , then watched as she walked to her desk and started sifting through the papers on top of it .

What is it ? About Evelyn ? She shook her head , still focused on whatever she was searching for .

Nothing .

Anyway , I wont give up my freedom .

I wont give up control .

Not again .

A dark storm loomed on the horizon , and we both knew it .

When it was time for her to leave , would I let her take the Chapter 72 children ? Would I let her go at all ? It was a question even I couldnt answer .

Suddenly , her search became more urgent .

She opened and closed drawers , then looked around and cursed beneath her breath .

A prickle of apprehension ran down my spine , and I stepped closer .

Whats missing ? 5/5 When she looked up , her eyes were wide .

The pages out of the journal .

The ones we found in the Reed pack house .

They arent here .

Someone has been in my room .