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 .

to it , you may

My stomach turns .

? What does that mean ? You will no

and what you become will blur

is not without sacrifice

200 3/6 I close my

I know its worth it ? You must trust your heart , she says

those you hold

Seek their guidance .

, the decision is yours

Im back

my chest as I walk toward the packhouse , my

room , calling in the people I trust most : Piper , Warrick , and

day is etched into their faces , but they listen intently as I repeat

… it could turn the tide , I say , my voice steady

Youre afraid of losing yourself ,

I nod .

pack ? How can I protect you all ? Dane steps forward , his eyes meeting mine with unwavering

always been our

seemed impossible , you never

anyone can hold onto who

if I cant ? I whisper , my

be alone

be here to remind you of who

the wall

a double edged sword

, maybe you should trust her judgment

hand on

you , Aurora

well stand by you ,

set something inside me

I also know exactly what

, in the heart of the forest , I sat alone and watched the pendant grow brighter

ready ,

light envelops me , seeping into my skin , filling every inch

senses heighten , the rustle of leaves a symphony , the moonlight a raging beacon

with that power

the edges of my mind , begging me

completely .

need them , it murmurs

You are enough .

, I say aloud , my voice firm

wont lose

, the whispers become a cacophony of promises and threats

as I clutch

like a dying flame