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 .

dont deserve your trust

the grove does

can succeed where I failed

do this ? I press

me ? Kaels gold eyes cloud for a moment , and his voice carries Chapter 211 3/6 You would meet the same destiny I so

forward , pushing himself

were supposed to take your word for

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

distrust is due

presence is as much a test as it is offer

answering intent to faith

one of two determinations , for rejection

or acceptance .

violently , this clearing becoming less stable by the

from the heart brightens , casting long fluid

to twist and turn like living things

jaw clenched

to Kael , his ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope in equal measure

groves fate , and my own threatens to buckle

just … leave this ,

walk away

The pack suffers .

I gesture at the chaos around us

hand

walking

to do this alone

be

Kaels eyes soften .

way , child ,

branches inched further in

building energy inside the grove

, golden eyes pleading with

me finish

burden Ive carried

, my hand wavering in the air between his outstretched palm

pendant at my chest dances weakly , its

louder , insistent , and the voices blend into a cacophony that drowns my thoughts

as my hand reaches the heart , the ground

its bottom seems to

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

of dark energy pulsed through the shadows in it , sending a shiver down my spine