Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 68

Chapter 68 AURORA My stomach clenched as I looked around at the Blue Ridge wolves .

My heartbeat kicked into high gear .

There was no way he could know what Holden had suggested .

No.

Way .

And even if he did , he couldnt have proof .

I had to take control of this situation .

Around me , the Blue Ridge wolves grew more and more tense as silent second passed .

None of them stood up for me .

I wasnt surprised .

None of them had stood up for me years ago .

To them , I was always Broken Forest .

A murderer .

The enemy .

Calling on everything Id learned during the last five years , I rose .

I kept my chin high and rose to my feet .

I gave them all an icy glare , especially the beta .

Id hardly exchanged two words with Archer .

I didnt know why he suddenly wanted to come after me now .

Maybe he really didnt trust me .

I didnt care .

I wasnt going to let him speak to me this way .

Holden started to rise .

To my surprise , so did Dane .

Was he actually about to defend me ? Chapter 68 But I held up my hand , stopping them both .

If the beta has a problem with me , let him speak his mind .

Archers mouth was an unsmiling line .

I have .

And do you have any proof ? I saw you speaking .

2/5 You saw me speaking to a person Ive been , friends with for four years and one of my packs greatest allies here in the States ? I asked , arching a brow .

At the same time , I suppressed quiet worry .

Damn it .

Could he have overheard us ? Or was he just making the most obvious guess .

I decided to take a gamble : he was making a guess .

As long as I stuck to my story , nothing he said or did would amount to proof .

I could still turn this my way .

I felt a little dirty doing it , even though I hadnt done anything wrong .

I would honor the original deal Id made .

But Holden had done something wrong in suggesting it .

Something that could lead to war between the two strongest packs in the South .

One corner of my mouth curved in a sardonic little smile .

Youre right , beta , I did have a conversation with Alpha Coleridge .

He was there when I woke up in the infirmary .

Chapter 68 3/5 I took a slow , easy step toward Archer , then another .

However , what youre suggesting could lead to bloodshed and war .

Either you misunderstood what you saw , or youre making up a lie because you want war .

Which is it ? His Adams apple bobbed as he swallowed .

He tried to hide it , but I saw .

Of course , I dont want war , he said through gritted teeth .

I got close , lifting my chin higher so I looked down my nose at him .

Then I suggest you back .

Down .

Beta .

Archers whole body was tight .

But after a moment , he took a scal .

Archer ! Evelyn snapped .

She strode up to the front of the room .

I stepped in front of her .

I was a little taller than her , so I looked down .

You are speaking out of turn .

Go back with the others and sit down .

Her jaw dropped .

Even when I was Dancs wife and she was his mistress , Id never dared to speak to her that way .

You wolfless whore ! she shricked .

She drew back her hand to slap me .

She had a wolf .

I didnt .

Any blow from her would sent my head spinning , but I didnt have time to dodge .

I closed my eyes .

Chapter 68 There was a loud smack of flesh against flesh .

But not from her hand on my face .

I opened my eyes and looked .

4/5 Dane stood a little behind me , leaning over , his body sheltering mine .

He had caught Evelyns hand before it could touch me .

He glared down at her with pure rage , his body shaking with restraint .

He growled , You will obey the Luna heir .

He looked out on his own pack .

Magic rose in the room like a tide the strength of his Alpha power so strong I felt like I could drown in it .

You will all respect the Luna heir , or you will be exiled from this pack .

He gave a little shove as he released Evelyns hand .

She stumbled back .

Archer was there in a flash .

He caught her .

There was something about his hand at her waist the way his fingers spread and pressed into her .

It was … possessive .

My eyes widened .

Was Archer the father of Evelyns child ? It didnt seem possible .

Dane couldnt be betrayed so deeply .

Not by his own beta ! Chapter 68 5/5 Dane was still close behind me .

He hovered for a moment , then stepped back .

He addressed the wolves in the room .

Youre dismissed .

If I have an individual job for you Ill let you know .

Otherwise , prepare yourselves .

The ceremonies will be held soon .

The wolves all filed out of the room .

Evelyn was last .

The glare she gave me was pure hatred ..

When they were all gone , I moved to follow , But Dane caught my wrist .

He squeezed and turned me back to face him .

There was tension in his face .

Tension like Id rarely seen .

Worry and guilt squeezed my chest .

My breathing quickened .

Could he know that I had lied to him , and to all his wolves ? That Archer was right about it all ? Aurora , he said , his voice low , There is something I have to know .