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 .

late for that

… I begged the Moon

for vengeance

got

fist , his knuckles going

the Nameless came to me

strike back at those who had taken everything

I took

weight of his words settling heavy

you turned your back upon the goddess ?

his eyes filled with

I did .

enjoyed the power the Nameless

is bought , Aurora even the good

the Nameless name came at the

pushed off the table , pacing

could control it , that I could use his power and still

I served him , the more I realized … the Nameless doesnt just take your soul

warps it into

swallowed hard as his words struck a chord

, Holden said , stopping and pivoting to face me

Nameless isnt a

Hes a destroyer .

destroy you , too ,

me , then ? I asked ,

Holdens expression loosened , and for

Because I want

My faith .

My humanity .

you defeat the Nameless ,

stared at him , the weight of his confession sinking in

words ; I could feel

trusting him … that was another matter

to your deal ? I

? Holden stepped closer

you everything you need to stop

resources , whatever is within

me find my way back to the

followed

for

broken man , desperate

said finally, my voice firm

betray me , Holden , and Ill

smile returned to

Fair enough .

decision was immediate

, Aurora ,

hes done ? How can you trust him ? I dont trust him

he is our best chance

not have the luxury of turning away help , not Chapter 197 matter

shook his head , still recovering from

is ill advised