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

Chapter 166 PIPER The mirror in my room reflected the bruise on my cheek.

It was light, but I could still see it even after putting on powder to hide it.

I didnt like that it was still there.

It remindedof Warricks anger and my mistake in trusting him.

A knock sounded on my door, loud and eager.

I knew it was him before I even opened the door.

Warrick didnt wait to be invited in, I then stepped across the threshold, and as soon as I turned the knob.

T Piper, he said, his voice low but filled with irritation.

What you doing up here? You should be with the others showing unity.

are I crossed my arms and kept the door open behind him.

Unity, Warrick ? Like what you showedlast night when you grabbed? His face becserious and for a moment, I thought he might deny it.

Instead, he let out a sharp breath, his hands moving at his sides.

Chapter 166 Youre making this a bigger deal than it is .

Am I ? I moved a bit closer, making him look at me.

Because I dont believe its right to leave marks onat all .

He tried to reach for me, but I stepped back.

Piper.

he said, his voice becoming gentler .

You know how much stress Im under .

You know what this alliance means for both our packs.

I cant have you doubtingall the time.

That doesnt give you the right to touchlike that.

I said, my voice trembling even though I tried to stay calm, as I stepped up to him.

His jaw tightened but he didnt respond immediately, he stepped back fromand looked away.

I wont tolerate it I continued, stepping closer again.

Not once.

Not ever.

If it happens again Warrick, Ill end this engagement myself, alliance or no alliance.

His eyes flashed as he shot his gaze to me, a dangerous mix of anger and something else, something that made my stomach You wouldnt dare, he said, his voice low and cold.

1 forced myself to hold his gaze even though every instinct screamed atto kok away, forto give up and not push too hard, forto walk away, but I didnt ... I am not weak.

Chapter 166 Try me, I growled.

3/7 The tension between us was a physical thing, crackling in the air like a storm about to break .

Finally, Warrick exhaled and turned away, pacing the room with sharp, deliberate steps.

Youre too emotional, he said, not looking at me.

You always have been.

But okay.

If it means that much to you, III keep my feelings in check.

For now.

For now? My voice was louder than I had wanted He turned back to me, and I couldnt tell what he was thinking.

This isnt just about us, Piper.

Its about staying alive.

Remember that ! he clicked his tongue and stormed out of the room.

I watched him leave, I balled my fists so tight, that my knuckles turned white .

I stormed to the door and slammed it shut after him.

Survival? I thought, as I walked to my bed and I slumped on it in a seated position.

I believed I could deal with Warrick.

I believed that I was strong enough to make this partnership work for the pack.

But now, in the quiet of my room, I wasnt so sure.

4/7 Chapter 166 Knock.

I turned to the door and stared at it for a while, wondering who it could be .

The knock this twas gentle, unsure.

Piper ? Evanders voice.

My heart skipped and I took a steadying breath before opening the door.

He stood there, his scarred face partially darkened in the dim hallway light.

But his eyes, those lilac eyes that always seemed to see straight throughwere sharp and full of concern.

I saw him leave, he said, stepping into the room without waiting for an invitation.

What happened? Nothing.

I said quickly as I went to the mirror to fix the powder on my cheek.

Piper.

His voice was gentle but strong.

I turned to look at him with my arms crossed, What do you wantto say, Evander ? That Warrick got angry? That I messed up? That I thought I could do what was best for the pack and ended up in a worse spot than before? His jaw tightened and he moved a bit closer.

Chapter 166 I want you to say youll lethelp, he said, his voice quiet.

I looked at him, not sure how to reply.

You dont have to do this by yourself, he said, looking straight at mc.

I understand what it feels like to be stuck, Piper.

I know how it is to believe you have no other choices.

But you do.

You always have.

I swallowed hard, his words strikinglike a strong blow.

Why do you care so much? I asked quietly.

His face changed, looking less tough for a moment.

Because Ive seen what happens when people like De like Warrick dont have anyone to stop them. He reached out, his hand close to my cheek but he didnt touch.

You deserve better, he said, his voice almost a whisper.

I felt a lump rise in my throat and I looked away, blinking rapidly to the keep e tears at bay. I can handle him, I said, my voice steadier than I felt.

Evander didnt argue, but his silence spoke volumes.

Chapter 166 If he tries anything again ... 6/7 III handle it, I said, cutting him off as Nooked at him again. I dont need you to fight for me, Evander.

His lips were tight, but he nodded.

Just remember, he said, his voice soft but strong, Youre not alone, Piper.

Not while Im here.

He started to walk away, but before he got to the door, I called out to him.

Evander .

He stopped and looked back at me.

Thank you, I said, my voice very quiet.

He nodded once and then left the room, leavingalone with my thoughts.

As the door closed, I sat on the edge of my bed, my hands shaking.

Warricks words were in my mind, but so were Evanders.

I wasnt quite sure which one scaredmore.