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

Chapter 9 AURORA Amy screamed .

I set the cup back on the tray .

All of the wolves whod been laughing the moment before now stared at me in shock .

I leaned into Amy and kept my voice low .

You may have heard things about me in the past .

Those things .

are no longer true .

You will not disrespect me again .

Especially not when Evelyn Barclay puts you up to it .

Evelyn had been there , up on the balcony , watching .

Bitch ! Amy screamed .

Her eyes flashed yellow .

Her teeth grew into fangs and her fingers into aws .

What happened ? Evelyn hurried down the stairs toward us .

She looked at me in shock , too .

She was a good actress .

I was almost convinced she was scandalized .

Youre making a scene , Ann .

You ought to be ashamed .

She cut a glance at Amy , who retracted her fangs and claws .

Instead , she put her face in her hands and pretended to cry .

Loudly .

I am making a scene , Evelyn , I said sweetly , but my smile Chapter 9 showed teeth .

Isnt that what you wanted ? Evelyn spluttered .

I dont know what you mean .

2/5 I looked out at the crowd .

So many of the wolves were watching us .

Up on the balcony , we had the attention of the Alphas and Lunas of half a dozen packs .

I shivered with old fear , but I refused to let it control me .

Before , the only power I had was what I got from being married to Dane , and that was nothing .

He hated me , so he let people treat me badly .

I knew now that power went to the people who took it .

I was taking mine .

Evelyn had been Danes mistress for all of our marriage .

Shed embarrassed me in public so many times when I was Danes wife .

I hated her .

But pouring wine over someone at a gala was already extreme .

I wanted people to know not to cross me .

I didnt want them to think I was out of control .

I know you put Amy up to this , I said .

My smile never faltered , even though I was shaking inside .

I used to put up with your little pranks .

Not anymore .

Next time something red spills , it will be your blood .

Evelyn gaped , true shock in her eyes , now .

Chapter 9 Id never stood up to her before .

3/5 What the hell is happening here ? Danes voice cut across the whispering crowd and Amys pretend sobbing .

Evelyn whirled so fast her skirt flared out around her .

Dane ! Thank the goddess youre here .

Do something about Ann .

Shes out of control ! Thats right ! someone piped up from the crowd of hangers on and lackeys clustered at the bottom of the stairs .

Amy tripped on accident and Ann Reed dumped wine on her ! Its all right , Evelyns voice was gentle .

She put an arm around Amy but gave me a fake sugary smile .

I think Ann is just nervous .

She hasnt been around a crowd of people this important in a long time .

I let out a humorless laugh .

If only Evelyn Barclay knew the places Id been .

The wolves Id met .

People who could grind her under their heel in a moment and never be sorry or think of her again .

I have an extra dress , Amy , Evelyn said loudly , so everyone could hear how kind she was being .

You can change into that .

We wont let this ruin the gala .

Oh , come on , Evelyn , darling , said a new male voice , low and mocking .

We all know you were the one behind it .

Dont pretend to be nice when we all know youre a two faced hag .

People audibly gasped , and everyone turned to look at the new Chapter 9 4/5 arrival .

He was a tall , lean man with artfully messy light brown hair , laughing blue eyes , and a wicked smile .

Like Dane , there was a magnetism about him .

But Danes magnetism came from his confidence , his dark looks .

This man -Holden Coleridge , Alpha of the Fall Line Pack drew people in because of his charm .

When Holden Coleridge looked at you , it was easy to believe you were the only person who mattered in the entire world .

Dane hated him .

Of all the Alphas in the Southeast , Holden was the closest to him in age , in wealth , in power .

But where Danes grandfather had to sweat and bleed for everything the Montagues had , the Coleridges simply floated by .

They were old money .

Old , old , in the way only a handful of families in the world could claim .

There had been hard times in the last few generations , though .

And while the Coleridges had seen their wealth decline , the Montagues were still on the rise , thanks to Dane .

Alpha Coleridge , Dane grated out .

Hed turned to face the other man with a look on his face like he was about to take on an army alone .

I thought you werent going to make it .

A change of plans , Holden grinned .

Then his charming smile disappeared , and the steel strong power of the Alpha beneath rippled through the air .

Now , Amy .

Do you want to apologize to Ms.

DeVere for what you did ? Or would you like me to speak to your Alpha ? Chapter 9 5/5 Im s s sorry ! Amy squealed .

She tore out from under Evelyns arm and ran away .

I knew it .

Holden grinned and winked at me .

Besides , my Aurora would never lie .

Would you dear ? My voice dry , I said , Never .

Your Aurora ? Dane growled .

What the hell are you talking about ? Holden laughed , a light , sparkling sound .

Then he took my hand and pulled me close .

She didnt tell you ? What a modest woman .

Shes my fiancé , of course .

Soon to be the Luna of the Fall Line Pack .