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 .

the Nameless before he destroys everything weve built

, its also about

not going to apologize

he could respond , the door

took one look at us

? he asked , his voice filled

, stepping back to give him

eyebrow , crossing his

, the wards , and the challenges wed face

the time he finished , Trajans expression had gone from

go alone , Evander

turned to me , his expression a mix of frustration

… Absolutely

crossed my

realize I

, he said , his

this isnt like the traps youve set before

is the Namelesss stronghold

He trailed off

165 We cant afford to

planning on getting caught , I replied ,

think thats enough ? Trajans voice rose , frustration no

and your good intentions are enough to

cant keep relying

enough , I snapped , my voice cutting through

room fell

the risks , I said , my voice steady but

Im

know

just about me

is about the entire pack , the twins , you , and yes ,

unless you have a better idea , I suggest you stop trying to talk me out of it and start figuring out how to make

, his frustration warring with

, he exhaled , running a hand

, he said at last

, I

need you here

something happens , the pack needs its

165 Trajans expression hardened

Luna ? The Luna will come back , I said , forcing a small smile

She always does .

was a lie

if Id come back

couldnt let them see my

Not now .

breaking the tense

go , he said

turned to him

You need someone to scout ahead , to

your best

me handle

I hesitated .