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

Chapter 165 AURORA The journal lay open before me , its old pages still faintly glowing with the residual magic that had broken Reeds enchantment .

My fingers trembled slightly as I turned another page .

Reading my mothers words felt almost intrusive , but I couldnt stop .

Her voice seemed to echo in my head as I traced the delicate symbols , their meaning unraveling effortlessly before my eyes .

Her warnings about the Nameless were vivid and terrifying , but there was a hope woven through them , a belief that she had left tools for me to fight back .

A soft knock at the door broke my focus .

Come in I called , my voice was steadier than I felt .

Evander stepped in , his face looking dull .

His usual charm was absent , replaced by the sharp intensity that had defined him since he started leading missions for me .

He looked like he hadnt slept in days , completely worn out .

I just got word from my team , he said , going straight to the point .

Weve narrowed the Namelesss lair to a region in the Chapter 165 2/7 mountains , but it will take more than just scouting to confirm .

My heart raced at the news but I forced myself to stay calm .

How dangerous are the wards ? Evander crossed his arms , leaning against the wall .

Well , my dear , its strong enough to kill anyone who gets too close without the right protection .

The Nameless isnt leaving anything to chance .

Then well need to act quickly , I said , closing the journal and rising to my feet .

We cant let him strengthen those defenses any further .

His expression darkened .

Youre not seriously thinking about going yourself .

I met his gaze .

Of course I am .

Who else would go ? This isnt just about strategy , Evander .

Its about Dane .

If theres even a chance I can weaken the Namelesss hold on him , then so be it … Dont , he cut in sharply , his voice low .

Dont make this about him .

Not entirely .

I flinched at the edge of his tone but refused to back down .

This is about all of us .

About the pack .

Nameless before he destroys

But yes , its also about

not going to apologize

jaw tightened but before he could respond , the door

at us

? he asked ,

said , stepping back to give him

an eyebrow , crossing his arms as he waited

him in on the lairs location , the wards , and the challenges wed face getting

expression had gone from

to go alone , Evander added , his

, his expression a mix of

no … Absolutely not

my

realize I needed permission

said , his voice softening

isnt like the traps

is the Namelesss stronghold

He trailed off , his jaw

cant afford to lose you

planning on getting caught , I replied , rolling

Trajans voice rose , frustration no over

to keep you alive against a god

keep relying

, my

fell

know the risks , I said , my voice

Im walking into

know whats at stake

just

the twins , you , and yes

I suggest you stop trying to talk me out of

a long moment , his frustration warring with something

he exhaled , running a hand

with you ,

, I

you

something happens , the pack

Trajans expression

the Luna ? The Luna will come back , I said ,

She always does .

a lie

didnt know if Id come

I couldnt let them see my fear

Not now .

breaking the

,

turned to him

to check for weak points in the wards , he said

your best

me handle this

I hesitated .