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

Chapter 197 1/6 AURORA Holden stood before me in the gloom of the packs war room , his features shaded but those razor eyes with unchanging determination .

An unruly presence , the unsettling marriage of calm and volatility that didnt allow complete trust .

But the options were few and desperation is known to blur judgment .

I crossed my arms over my chest , while a storm started inside me ; my eyes were unyielding .

What is it that you want , Holden ? What is this really about ? He lifted an eyebrow ; the trace of a smile danced upon his lips .

Straight to the point I like that in you , Aurora .

Dont flatter me , I snapped .

Youre not here out of the goodness of your heart .

So either tell me the truth or leave .

Holden chuckled .

There was no humor in the sound .

He leaned closer , his carriage loose but his eyes ablaze .

Very well .

The truth , then .

I tensed , my eyes focused on him .

He leaned against the edge of the table , his fingers tracing the wood grain absent mindedly , as if he collected his thoughts .

Chapter 197 2/6 I was once a priest of the Moon Goddess , he said in a low tone , steady .

I served her , faithful to every utterance , devoted my life to her teachings , and she blessed my family and me with her light .

I scowled , taken aback by his words .

You ? A priest ? He nodded , something pain ? Regret ? -flashing across his face .

Yes .

My faith was everything in my life .

But faith does not save you from cruelty .

Holdens eyes fell to the floor , and for the first time , his confident figure finally cracked .

Taken , my family was taken from me my wife , my daughter .

Slaughtered by raiders , while i was off praying in the temple My breath caught in my throat at the raw emotion in his tone .

Against my will , a sign of pity turned within me .

Holden … He shook his head and cut me off .

Save your pity .

too late

their bodies … I begged the

prayed for

I got was

had bunched into a fist , his knuckles going white

the Nameless came to

offered me power , a chance to strike back at those who

took it

of

back upon the goddess ? I asked

head high , his eyes

I did .

at first I enjoyed the power the Nameless

bought , Aurora even the good

came at the cost of my soul

the table ,

could control it , that I could use his power

I served him , the more I realized … the Nameless doesnt

twists it , warps

as his words struck

the truth , Holden

Nameless isnt a

Hes a destroyer .

destroy you , too , if you

me , then ? I asked , narrowing

Finally , Holdens expression loosened , and for the first time , he seemed almost

Because I want to recover what

My faith .

My humanity .

Nameless , perhaps the Moon Goddess will forgive me

at him , the weight

was truth in his words ;

that was another

I agree to your deal ? I

? Holden stepped closer , his tone unrelenting

everything you need to

whatever is

return … you help me find my way back to the

that followed

searching for any

broken man , desperate for redemption

said finally,

, and Ill kill you

smile returned to his

Fair enough .

my decision was immediate

, Aurora ,

him ? I

best chance right now

away help , not Chapter 197 matter whence it comes

, still

is ill