Blood And Silver Rise of the Alpha's Rejected Mate

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Rowan came at me with purpose in his eyes. I'd just given Piper and Warrick their mission, and my mind was racing through all the variables when he broke the silence. "Luna," he started, his voice steady but tinged with uncertainty, "I want to help. Tell me what I can do to prove myself."

I studied him a moment longer; he was sincere. "Rowan, are you sure? The pack's trust in you is far from solid, and this mission calls for more than courage."

He nodded firmly. "I know, but I need to show them and you that I'm not the wolf I used to be.

After a brief hesitation, I explained,

"Calla's allies are still out there. We need to disrupt their network, and I need someone to lead a group to intercept one of her known associates. Do you think you're up for it?" Rowan didn't falter. "I'll do whatever it takes."

"Good," I said. "But remember, you'll need to earn the trust of those who follow you, not just demand it. Your leadership will be tested."

As we discussed the details, Lila quietly approached, her supportive presence increasing Rowan's confidence. Chapter 301

alone."

I nodded, feeling a little hope mixed with trepidation. "Work together, and keep me updated. Rowan, this is your chance. Don't blow it."

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That evening, late, Rowan returned with his people, all of whom seemed exhausted but pleased. He presented himself before me, in part proud, and in part relieved to give his report.

"The mission was. intense," he began, glancing at Lila for

reassurance.

"The group was hesitant to trust me at first, but I managed to convince them. I laid out a strategy, and once they saw it working, they followed."

"Tell me about the strategy," I pressed, wanting to understand his approach.

He explained how they used the landscape to their advantage, taking up an ambush position that completely surprised the rogue wolves. His rapid thinking had flipped the situation on its head as the fight had become disorganized. "And what happened?" I asked, softer now.

Rowan stood tall, his voice steady. "We won. They ran and we derailed their mission. It's a small victory, but it's a start."

A small smile tugged at my lips. "Good work, Rowan. This is the kind of effort the pack needs to see from you."

Later that afternoon, as our meeting concluded, I watched Lila

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him to one side. They spoke quietly, but the look of admiration in her eyes as she spoke was unmistakable.

"You were amazing out there," she told him, her voice warm

with emotion. "You proved to them and to yourself what you're capable of.

Rowan's expression softened. "I couldn't have done it without you. Your support means more than you know."

Their bond deepened in that moment, and as I watched them, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

While I was proud of Rowan, the weight of Dane's condition bore down on me. His time was running out, and the emptiness beside me felt sharper than ever.

With the pack now disbanded, the weight of what happened during the day weighed down on me.

The packhouse, usually my haven, seemed oppressive with the feel of tension. I walked wearily over to the center table, exhausted, and only noticed an envelope there, a stark contrast to the dark grain of the wood. "What is this?" I mumbled, not really saying it to anyone else.

The envelope was simple, with no seal or sign to tell where it was coming from. I picked it up, my fingers rubbing the rough paper as a chill shivered down my spine.

"Luna?" Rowan's voice was behind me. He stepped near me, his eyes tracing the envelope back to my face. "All right? Chapter 301

of unknown paper crept to my nose as I unfolded the letter.

Rowan leaned in closer, his curiosity evident. "What does it say?"

The words, written in a sharp, deliberate hand, were few but carried an ominous weight:

"The choice is yours. The deadline awaits."

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I read it aloud, my voice steady but laced with tension. Silence followed, the gravity of the message sinking in.

"What does it mean?" Rowan asked, his brows knitting together

in concern.

I placed the letter on the table, staring at it as though willing it to reveal more. "It could be from anyone. Orion, Calla, or someone else entirely."

That prospect made the knot in my stomach twist tighter. I rubbed my fingers to my temples, trying to think straight. "Whoever sent it knows exactly how to rattle us. And it's working."

Lila entered the room, her eyes moving between us. "What's going on?"

Rowan handed her the letter, his face dark. As she read it, her face went white. "This isn't just a warning. It's a challenge."

"What do they want me to do?" I mumbled, more to myself than anyone else. Chapter 301

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The room fell silent once more, the air in it almost gnarly. My fists clenched, steely resolve materializing in me.

"They want to have a choice? Fine. I shall give them one. But it will be upon my terms.

As the words left my mouth, a distant howl pierced the night air, sending a chill through all of us.

The message, the howl, the impending decision they were all connected. And time was running out.