Chapter 235 AURORA Be on guard , she said , her voice firm .


    Whoever did this wants you to doubt yourself .


    Dont give them the satisfaction .


    That evening , I strolled through the vige the sun setting over the houses and fields .


    Wolves ran around , preparing dinner or doing errands ; the air was filled with theirughter and conversations .


    I had only briefly closed my eyes , and allowed the sense ofmunity wed built up together to wash over me until the words of that note began sounding loud and clear , reminding me silently about something that was never meant to appear in the first instance .


    I ran past the training grounds where Dane was working with a group of young wolves , his voice firm and steady as he walked them through their drills .


    He is a well I drew strength from , and for a moment , a surge of gratefulness ran through my veins .


    Dane , I said as I came up to him .


    He finally looked up , and from the soft lines of his face , I knew all was well .


    Hey , you .


    Everything okay ? I hesitated and then nodded .


    Just needed to see you .


    Chapter 235 He smiled and closed the space between us , pulling me into a brief firm hug .


    Youve got that look , he said softly .


    What look ? The one which says youre carrying too much on your shoulders .


    I let out a sigh , leaning into him .


    Its nothing I cant handle .


    You dont have to do it alone , he reminded me .


    2/6 Finally , as the sun began to set , I found myself meandering back toward the packhouse , but my mind just would not let go of that note .


    I sat down in the chair in front of the desk and fixed .


    my gaze on the folded paper , almost as if all the answers would emanate from its folds .


    The only sound was the soft rustling outside my window .


    I whipped around , my heart suddenly racing , but shadows of course showed me nothing .


    Get a hold of yourself , Aurora , I growled , shaking my head into the dark .


    But it was the nagging that still wouldnt resolve itself .


    I locked the note in the drawer and , rising , made my mind to sleep .


    But no sooner had I reached for the button to turn off the light , heading for my bed , than that phrase echoed through my head again .


    Chapter 235 Youre not as perfect as they think you are .


    I 3/6 It was still locked in my desk drawer , but it might as well have been burning a hole through the wood .


    Every time my mind would wander , the words in jagged letters would loom within my mind : Youre not as perfect as they think you are .


    I hadnt told Dane yet .


    Not because I didnt trust him , but also because I didnt want to blow something big out of what might just be a passing grudge , either .


    The pack had enough on its te .


    Id mend a few bridges today .


    Piper and Warrick hadnt said a word to each other since that incident at the meeting , and it was getting old in the training area .


    I found them on opposite sides of the field , acting like the other didnt exist .


    Alright , enough is enough , I told myself , approaching Piper first .


    Piper , I called , and she turned , her eyebrows furrowing at the resolve set in my expression .


    Come with me .


    Why ? she asked , folding her arms .


    Because you two are stronger together , I said , firm , angling my head in Warricks direction where he was pretending to study a bunch of throwing knives .


    Not apart , because of the little things .


    that happen .


    Chapter 235 With a soft huff , she turned that way .


    Hes the one who 4/6 Im not here to me anyone , I cut in .


    Im here to remind you that whatever this is , its not worth the wedge its creating .


    Fix it .


    Piper considered a moment , then nodded her head grudgingly .


    Fine .


    But when he says something stupid , its on him .


    I bit off a smile .


    Deal .


    I watched from across the room as she approached Warrick , her shoulders set , but solid .


    Warrick , she said loudly .


    He turned , surprised , bleeding into wariness , and asked , Whats up ? Piper blew out a breath ; her shoulders sagging a fraction as she said , Look … Its been difficult .


    I let my jealousy get the better of me and Im sorry for snapping at you .


    Warrick blinked , surprised stered on his features before a slow grin spread across his face .


    You ? Jealous ? Never .


    Dont push it , Piper warned , not too much venom in her tone .


    I like that youre possessive , he said to her , softening into a grin .


    But honestly , Piper , its never something you need to concern yourself with .


    It has always been you .


    Piper turned pink as her gaze darted away , mumbling quietly to herself , and Chapter 235 Warrick found himself leaning deeper .


    What was that ? Nothing !! she flung out , but a little hitching smile betrayed .


    her .


    They stood there a moment , the tension between them 5/6 dissolving .


    I permitted myself a small , satisfied smile as Warrick reached out and pulled her into a gentle hug and turned to make my way out of there .


    I found Trajanter that afternoon in themon hall , at a table with a piece of wood and a carving knife .


    He didnt notice me at first , his concentrationpletely on the intricate design he worked out .


    Trajan , I said , and he looked up , startled .


    Luna , he greeted , the immediate tendency to set the carving aside as if I had let him off a secret .


    Whats that ? I asked , nodding toward the wood .


    He fumbled for a moment before plucking it from the pocket , pinching it between his fingers and holding it out for me to view .


    It was a medallion , cunningly carved with the picture of a wolf howling at the moon .


    Its for Joclyn , he admitted , his voice low for once .


    Shes been … helping me .


    I wanted to thank her .


    I smiled .


    Its lovely .


    Shes going to like it .


    He nodded , a small , nervous smile flickering around his lips .


    Hope so .


    It was in tatters for others : It had been some time since Rowan Chapter 235 6/6 had grown a little distant , the brooding frustration visibly greater with each new day ; he snappily snapped back at wolves doing training and wholly avoidedmunal meals altogether .


    Alina the opportunist seemed stuck to him .


    Once , I saw them out , walking up the length of the forest verge , talking in low voices , hers insistent , leaning into him with persuasiveness .


    Whatever she was telling him , it fed something inside him .


    Afternoon , when the sun climbed too close to its zenith , I sought out Rowan .


    Hoping to get through .


    He was piling wood near the training arena ; jerky , impatient movements .


    Rowan , I said , and he straightened .


    Luna , he returned , his tone t .


    I took one more step closer , my voice soft .


    Ive noticed you seem a little offtely .


    Is something bothering you ?