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 .

I dont deserve your trust , he

grove

because you can succeed

I do this ? I press

cloud for a moment , and his voice carries Chapter 211 3/6 You would meet the same destiny I so far have faced which is an eternity enslaved to the grove , your life

takes one step forward , pushing himself between Kael and me

supposed to take your word for that ? he

want to play hero ? Kaels head cants a

distrust is

is as much a test as it is

answering intent

to come to one of two

or acceptance .

violently , this clearing

glow coming from the heart brightens , casting

seem to twist and turn like

turn to Dane , his jaw clenched in anger

to Kael , his ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope

fate , and my own threatens to buckle my shoulders

… leave this , I say

If I walk away

The pack suffers .

this … I gesture at the chaos

reaches for my hand

not walking

have to do this alone

to be another

Kaels eyes soften .

, I

tighter , their dark branches inched

building energy inside the grove makes

extends his hand toward me , golden

me finish

the burden Ive

his outstretched palm and the pulsating heart of the grove

, its light dimming as if it

, insistent , and the voices blend into a cacophony that drowns

, the ground beneath my feet gives way to

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

my arm tightens while he stumbles

through the shadows in it , sending a shiver down