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

the grove does

you because you can succeed where I failed

do this

meet the same destiny I so far have faced which is an eternity enslaved to the grove , your life and essence being one

one step forward , pushing himself between Kael

to take your word for that ? he growls

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

distrust is due

as much a test as it is offer

grove is a reservoir , answering intent to faith ,

come to one of two

or acceptance .

heaves violently , this clearing becoming less stable by the

coming from the heart brightens , casting long fluid

twist and turn like

turn to Dane , his jaw clenched in

, his ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope in

weight of the groves fate , and my

leave this , I say , my voice breaking

away , the grove dies

The pack suffers .

at the chaos around us , it means nothing

hand , his grip firm

not walking away

you dont have to

be another way

Kaels eyes soften .

there were another way , child , I would have found it long

roots moved tighter , their dark branches inched

the grove

hand toward me , golden eyes

finish

yourself the burden Ive carried for so long

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

its light dimming as if it

now , louder , insistent , and the

heart , the ground beneath my feet gives way to a gaping crack

of shadows at its bottom seems

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

the shadows in it , sending a shiver