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

,

to apologize for

, the door opened again and Trajan entered

look at us and

asked , his voice filled

has news , I said , stepping back to

, crossing his

on the lairs location , the

expression

go alone , Evander added , his tone

expression a mix of

, no …

my arms

didnt realize I needed permission

said , his voice

like the traps youve set

is the Namelesss stronghold

get caught … He trailed off , his

We cant afford to lose you

,

enough ? Trajans voice rose ,

intentions are enough to keep you alive against a god ?

cant keep relying

I snapped ,

fell silent

said , my voice steady but firm

Im walking

I also know whats at

isnt just about me

, the twins ,

better idea , I suggest you stop trying to talk me out of it and start figuring out how to make this work

at me for a long moment , his frustration warring with something else , something

, running a hand through his hair

, he said

I said immediately

need you

the pack needs its Beta

165 Trajans expression

come back , I said , forcing

She always does .

was a lie

if Id come

let them see my fear

Not now .

breaking the

, he said

turned to him

to scout ahead , to check for weak points in

your best

handle this

I hesitated .