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

Chapter 62 3/5 I told him about the dream , the goddess , the mistake that was made .

He snorted .

The mistake being that the shadow wounded you instead of me ? It seems like it , I said .

But did I succeed in saving you ? Are you all right ? Yes .

He paused .

Why did you do it ? I looked down at my carefully folded hands .

My veins hummed with nervous energy , and my fingers wanted to move so bad .

To twitch and fiddle and distract me from the way Dane was looking at me .

I dont know .

It was instinct , I said , truthfully .

I saw what was about to happen and I couldnt stand the thought of you … I cut off and swallowed .

But Im glad youre okay .

Dane let out a quiet breath and leaned forward , so his elbows were on his knees .

Ive had some time to think about the things Ive learned .

you werent working for the Reeds all

and rising horror , he reached

pale palm trembled against

No , his

I have to .

, Ive done terrible things to you

years , Ive caused you

time , I thought you deserved to suffer the

you were

I closed

burned behind my lids and threatened to fall

the guilt would eat me

Dont say this .

Not now .

hand tightened

I have to .

not always a good

ruthless bastard when I have

keep one rule

, I whispered

you want to call it

voice was just as quiet

certain

turns out , I dont always know