Blood And Silver Rise of the Alpha's Rejected Mate novel Chapter 279

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PIPER 

I clenched the note in my hand, Calla’s threat pounding in my mind. My heart raced as I slipped it into my pocket, deciding on 

my next move. 

Rowan and Lila were laughing again. The sound carried across the training grounds, light and easy, while I stood on the sidelines, a storm brewing inside me. 

I wasn’t jealous, not really or so I told myself. Yet, I couldn’t stop the gnawing irritation at the sight of them together. 

“Everything alright?” Warrick’s voice broke through my thoughts. 

I turned to see him leaning against the wooden railing, his expression tentative. He looked better less guilt ridden than he had days ago but the memory of his mistake still stung. 

“I’m fine,” I said shortly, brushing past him. 

“Piper,” he called after me, his tone soft. “You don’t have to keep shutting me out.” 

I stopped, my fists clenching. “Maybe I wouldn’t have to if you hadn’t given me a reason to. 

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His silence was deafening, and I walked away before I could say more, my emotions boiling over. 

By the time I entered the council meeting, I was already on edge. Aurora and Dane sat at the head of the room, their calm demeanors a stark contrast to the buzzing tension that filled the 

space. 

Rowan, seated near Lila, made a comment about the patrol routes being inefficient. It wasn’t directed at me, but it grated on 

my nerves anyway. 

“Maybe if you focused less on… distractions, you’d notice things. sooner,” I snapped, my voice cutting through the room. 

The silence that followed was deafening. Rowan’s brows furrowed as he looked at me, confusion and hurt flashing across 

his face. 

“Piper,” Aurora said, her tone firm but gentle. “That’s enough.” 

I felt the weight of everyone’s eyes on me, and my cheeks burned. “I’m just saying, we can’t afford mistakes right now.” 

Aurora stood, her presence commanding. “A word. Outside.” 

I followed her into the hallway, my chest tight with frustration. “What?” I demanded, crossing my arms. 

Aurora’s eyes softened, but her voice remained steady. “What’s going on with you, Piper? This isn’t like you.” 

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“I’m fine,” I said, the words defensive even to my own ears. 

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“You’re not,” she countered. “And if you don’t figure out what’s bothering you, it’s going to hurt more than just you. Talk to me.” 

For a moment, I considered telling her everything: the jealousy, the tension with Warrick, the confusion I felt about Rowan and Lila but the words caught in my throat. Instead, I shook my head. “I’ll handle it.” 

Aurora sighed, her disappointment evident. “Fine. But don’t let this fester, Piper. You’re better than this.” 

Later that evening, Warrick found me near the riverbank, my favorite spot to clear my head. 

“You’re avoiding me,” he said, sitting down beside me without waiting for an invitation. 

“I wonder why,” I muttered, not meeting his gaze. 

“Piper,” he began, his voice heavy with regret. “I messed up. I know that. But I care about you. Can’t we at least talk about it?” 

I turned to him, my eyes hard. “What’s there to talk about, Warrick? You made your choice.” 

“I was drunk,” he admitted. “Stupid and drunk. It didn’t mean anything.” 

“And I’m supposed to just forget it?” I snapped. “How do I trust you after that?” 

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His shoulders slumped, the weight of my words hitting him hard. “I don’t know. But I’ll do whatever it takes to fix this.” 

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For a moment, I softened, the sincerity in his eyes chipping away at my anger. But I wasn’t ready to forgive him not yet. “We’ll see.” I said quietly, standing to leave. 

I was on my way back to my quarters when I noticed a shadow moving near the side entrance of the packhouse. The figure moved quickly, purposefully, as if trying not to be seen. My steps slowed, my curiosity instantly piqued. 

Squinting through the dim light, I recognized Lila. Her posture was stiff, her head darting side to side as if checking to ensure no one was following her. 

My first instinct was to ignore it after all, everyone had their reasons for taking late night walks. But something about her movements didn’t feel right. 

“What are you up to?” I murmured under my breath, stepping into the shadows to avoid being seen.