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

Chapter 10 DANE My wolf snarled .

I wanted to rip off Holden Coleridges smug face .

But pack gatherings like this were sacred .

Times when we made alliances , business deals .

Times when pack members could meet each other , and mating bonds could form .

Ripping off the faces of other Alphas was discouraged .

Besides , he couldnt be telling the truth .

If my mate ex ex mate was engaged to the Alpha of Fall Line , I would know .

Ann Reed had come into my life and destroyed my family .

Id broken hers in return , but at least they were alive .

If she was engaged to someone else , why should I care ? The thought made my wolf snarl again .

She had escaped from me .

I wasnt done with her yet .

As I stared her down , noticed the way the years had only made her more beautiful , I told myself thats what it was .

Chapter 10 2/6 Not the strange dreams I still had about the girl Id saved eight years ago .

Dreams where I saved her , protected her , and it felt so damn right .

I hated those dreams .

I had to believe I hated them .

Because that was the only way it was normal to feel about the woman who had destroyed my life .

I couldnt let her go .

I leaned in toward her and growled , I need to talk to you .

She stepped back .

Toward Holden .

My wolf went feral .

I had to tense every muscle in my body to keep from transforming .

There was never an excuse to lose control .

Ann was the only person who ever made me come close .

Weve already … talked … in private enough .

Her eyes swept around the gala , especially over the high ranking Alphas and Lunas gathered on the balcony .

Im finished for tonight .

I can take you home , Holden said , tucking her hand into the crook of his arm and patting it .

Youve just arrived , Aurora protested .

Im sure you have business here .

Dont all packs have business at the gala ? Chapter 10 3/6 Maybe you are my business .

He grinned down at her .

I saw the slight darkening of her eyes .

The pink in her cheeks .

Again , I clamped down on my wolf with iron control so I wouldnt rip the Fall Line Alpha apart .

Then Ann gasped .

Her face went dead white , like shed seen a ghost .

She stared over my shoulder in utter horror .

Before I could turn , I heard a voice that made the hair on the back of my neck rise .

Well , look at this .

Our little Ann , returned home to the nest .

Its so good to see you , sweetheart .

Esther and Waylon Reed , Anns parents , were coming toward us .

AURORA Trajan , I snapped .

I couldnt tear my eyes from the people whod tortured me for more years than I could remember .

I couldnt find the words to explain , but he could hear the panic through the pack bond we shared .

He stepped in front of me and Holden , his bulk blocking my foster parents from reaching me .

Holdens grin was gone , and he tugged me close and put his arm around me , turning to hurry me away .

Chapter 10 4/6 I had no idea what my friend was thinking , pretending to be my fiancé .

But once hed said it , I realized what a good idea it was .

I needed Danes cooperation .

But if I was going to be around him , any excuse to stay emotionally distant was welcome .

An engagement to the wolf he hated more than anything was very convenient .

At this moment , though , I was more grateful to have Holdens friendship than anything else .

Because I was terrified .

Numb .

When I agreed to come back the States , and especially when I agreed to come to the gala tonight , I did it because I didnt think Id have to see them .

The people who had lied to me , called me worthless , and pretended to be my family for the first twenty four years of my life .

Move , I heard Waylon Reed grate coldly at my bodyguard , who was still blocking them from me as Holden hurried me toward the door .

Ms.

DeVere doesnt want to see you right now , Trajan grated back .

DeVere ? Esther Reed tittered in her high voice .

What are you talking about ? That was our missing daughter ! We havent seen her for years .

We thought- Enough .

Danes voice cut across Esthers like a knife .

The Council demands I tolerate you here .

But you will not make a Chapter 10 scene , or there will be blood .

5/6 Then we were out the door .

Come on .

Our car is here , Holden said .

What about your parents ? I asked .

There was no way the former Alpha and Luna , who were still very active in their pack , hadnt come with him .

Ill send someone for them , or come back myself , once youre wherever you want to go .

He grinned at me , and I was struck again by how handsome he was .

We were just friends we met by chance when he and his parents had come to Europe three years ago .

He led me to his car and opened the door for me just a tall figure darkened the door of the Blue Ridge pack house .

Dane .

How had he already shaken the Reeds ? I slipped into the car .

Drive , I commanded Holden .

I knew Trajan would follow in our car when he could .

The ladys wish is my command .

Holden pulled out and started down the country roads .

Just as we left Bue Ridge lands , my phone rang .

And I looked down at the reason I couldnt let Dane get to me .

The reason I had to make sure this deal between our packs went through with no deeper complications .

Chapter 10 6/6 The reason I had to become a Luna so powerful , no one could hurt me again .

I swiped to answer the phone , held it up , and smiled at the two cherubic faces on the other side of the screen .

Two faces that were so clearly a mix of my own and Danes .

Mommy ! my four year old twins said at the same time .

My son leaned in , so his little nose was practically pressed against the camera .

You finally answered your phone !