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

Chapter 200 AURORA Trajans smile sends a shiver down my spine .

Something about it feels off , though I just cant place why ..

The pack surrounds him , cheering , relieved at his return to health , but theres a shadow in my chest .

Welcome back , I say , my voice even , but inside , my spine is crawling .

Trajan nods , his face warm , yet faintly removed .

Its good to be back .

But when his eyes briefly lock with mine , something has flashed through them , cold and detached .

My chest tightens at the image , but I dont get to dwell on it .

Later , as the pack scattered , I stepped to the edge of the forest for some peace .

My pendant rests against my chest , its soft glow a gentle reminder of whats still to come .

The Moon Goddesss warning seems to echo in my mind : Your choices will decide the course of all .

But tonight , the silence is broken .

Are you ready to embrace what lies within you ? a voice says Chapter 200 from behind me .

I whirl around , dagger in hand , but theres no one there .

The pendant heats up instead , and everything around me blurs .

When I blink again , Im not in the forest anymore .

2/6 Im standing in a great silver lit meadow , the air shining with power .

Before me stands the Moon Goddess herself , serene and overwhelming .

Aurora , she says , her voice like a melody .

My throat tightens .

Goddess … why am I here ? You are at a crossroads , she says , stepping closer .

The essence within you is awakening .

To defeat the Nameless , you must fully embrace it .

The weight of her words crashes down on me .

And what happens if I do ? What will it cost me ? Her gaze softens , but theres a sadness in her eyes .

The power will grant you strength beyond measure .

But it will also test your humanity .

lose yourself to it , you may become something

My stomach turns .

? You

are and what you become will

is not without

200 3/6 I close my eyes ,

it ? You must trust

those you hold dear

Seek their guidance .

ultimately , the decision is yours

disappears , and Im back in the

walk toward the packhouse ,

, calling in the people I trust most :

their faces , but they listen intently as I repeat what the goddess

could turn the tide , I say , my voice steady despite the

afraid of losing yourself , Piper says , her tone understanding

I nod .

lead this pack ? How can I protect you

always been our strength

seemed impossible , you never wavered

onto who they are , its

But what if I cant ?

You wont be alone

you

wall , arms crossed

like that is a double edged

capable , maybe you should trust her judgment

a hand on

trust you

by you , no matter what

inside me , but the fear

also know exactly

, I sat

, I whisper

pulses and the light envelops me , seeping into my skin , filling every inch

leaves a symphony

with that power comes the shadow

mind , begging me to

completely .

need them ,

You are enough .

I say aloud ,

wont lose

the whispers become a cacophony of promises and threats

pounds as I clutch

a dying flame