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

I begged

for

got was

into a fist , his knuckles going

the Nameless came to

chance to strike back at those who had taken everything from Chapter 197

took it

the weight of his words settling

the goddess

his head high , his eyes filled with

I did .

at first I enjoyed the power the Nameless gave

everything is bought , Aurora even the

name came at the

table

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

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

, warps it

struck a chord of

now ? Now , I see the truth , Holden said , stopping and pivoting to face

Nameless isnt a savior

Hes a destroyer .

, too , if you let

me , then ? I asked , narrowing

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

197 4/6 Because I want to recover

My faith .

My humanity .

help you defeat the Nameless ,

stared at him , the weight of his confession

his words ; I could

… that was

to your deal

stepped closer

you everything you

, whatever is within my power

return … you help me find

that followed

searching for any hint

all I saw was a broken

agree , I said finally, my

, and Ill kill you myself

flicker of a smile returned

Fair enough .

my decision was immediate and

be serious , Aurora , Piper said , her tone

done ? How can you trust him ? I

best chance

of turning away help

,

is ill advised