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

Chapter 211 AURORA But know this : the grove will not forgive hesitation .

Kael steps closer , the silver , blue luminosity of his being like an aura .

His ghostly form shines a little , as if he were stuck between realms .

The weight of so much sorrow and power hums the air around him , weighing upon my chest .

You wear the clothes of my failure , he says in a voice low and full of repentance .

Perhaps I can make amends .

His presence is overwhelming , commanding , yet filled with sadness .

I feel Dane shift beside me ; the tension in him is palpable .

What do you mean , atone ? I ask , the steadiness of my voice showing the whirlwind in my stomach .

Kaels golden eyes lock onto mine .

Let me explain .

I wrap my arms around myself , to steady myself , and to shield from the signs of emotions his words stir .

Chapter 211 Kael winces ; his form shakes , ever so slightly .

2/6 When I first tried to restore the grove , I acted out of fear and pride .

My intent was poisoned , and my sacrifice was partial .

The grove punished me for failing and bound my spirit here to witness the suffering I had inflicted .

He steps closer to him , and his eyes soften ; the towering form almost in the middle of the tree .

I have tried for centuries , have watched the pack pay for my arrogance .

I failed them .

I failed you .

The pulse , like a glow out of the heartbeat , accelerates its pulsations inside the heart as if the clinching roots of trees in this place get tighter and their actions suddenly wild .

So , now what ? I say , my tone rising in frustration .

You think showing up now changes anything ? That Ill just trust you to make it right ? Kaels face doesnt waver .

your

grove does

because you can succeed where

do this ? I

You would meet the same destiny I so far have faced which is an eternity

forward , pushing himself

were supposed to take your word for that ?

the damage and now you want to play hero ? Kaels head cants a little to the side ;

distrust is

presence is as much a test as

reservoir , answering intent to faith

to one of two determinations

or acceptance .

us heaves violently , this clearing becoming less stable by

from the heart brightens , casting long fluid

seem to twist and turn

to Dane , his jaw clenched in anger

Kael , his ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope in equal

weight of the groves fate , and my own threatens

… leave this , I

away , the

The pack suffers .

at the chaos around us ,

hand ,

walking away

you dont have to do this alone

has to be another way

Kaels eyes soften .

another way , child , I would have found it long ago

moved tighter , their dark branches inched further in toward the glowing heart

building energy inside the grove makes

extends his hand toward me , golden eyes pleading

me finish this

the burden Ive carried

wavering in the air between his outstretched palm and the pulsating heart

at my chest dances weakly , its light dimming as if it too were

now , louder , insistent , and the voices blend into a cacophony that

hand reaches the heart , the ground beneath my feet gives way to

5/6 The movement of shadows at its bottom seems to claw upwards ,

yanks me back , his clutch on my arm tightens while he stumbles backward , pulling me

in it ,