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 trust ,

the grove

chose you because you can

I do this ? I press

destiny I so far have

forward , pushing himself between Kael

supposed to take your word

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

distrust is due

much a test as it

reservoir , answering intent to faith

come to one of two determinations ,

or acceptance .

around us heaves violently , this clearing

heart

twist and turn like

Dane , his jaw clenched in anger and concern ,

his ghostly form radiating sorrow

of the groves fate , and my own threatens to buckle my

cant just … leave this , I say , my

walk away

The pack suffers .

at the

hand

not walking away

to do this

be another

Kaels eyes soften .

child , I

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

building energy inside the grove makes the air

me , golden

me finish

Ive

my hand wavering in the air between his outstretched palm

, its light dimming as if

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

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

bottom seems to claw upwards , hungry and

arm tightens

in it ,

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