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 trust ,

the grove does

because you can succeed where I

do this ?

happens to me ? Kaels gold eyes 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 and essence being one with it

one step forward , pushing himself between Kael and me

were supposed to take your word

repair the damage and now you want to play hero ? Kaels head cants a

distrust is

presence is as much a test as it is

answering intent to faith ,

to come to one of two determinations , for

or acceptance .

, this clearing becoming less stable by

heart brightens , casting long fluid

seem to twist and turn

, his jaw clenched in anger and concern ,

ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope in equal measure

and my own threatens to buckle

this , I

away , the grove dies

The pack suffers .

this … I gesture at the chaos around us

hand ,

not walking away

to

has to be

Kaels eyes soften .

, child , I would

their dark branches inched

the grove

his hand toward me , golden eyes pleading with

finish

yourself the burden Ive carried for so long

hesitate , my hand wavering in the air between his outstretched palm and the pulsating heart of the grove

, its light dimming

whispers return now , louder , insistent , and the voices blend

heart , the ground beneath my feet gives way

211 5/6 The movement of shadows at its bottom seems to claw upwards ,

arm tightens while he stumbles backward , pulling me from the

surge of dark energy pulsed through the shadows in it ,