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

grove

chose you because you can succeed where I

if I do this ? I

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

pushing himself between Kael and

were supposed to take your word for

head cants a little to the side ; the words fall out

distrust is

much a test as it is

, answering intent to faith ,

to one of two determinations

or acceptance .

heaves violently , this clearing becoming less stable by

from the heart brightens , casting

twist and turn like living

his jaw clenched in anger and concern , before

, his ghostly form radiating

weight of the groves fate , and my

just … leave this , I say ,

If I walk away

The pack suffers .

of this … I gesture at the chaos around us , it means

for my hand , his

walking away

you dont have to do

to be another

Kaels eyes soften .

way , child , I would

The roots moved tighter , their dark branches inched further

grove makes the air thick

, golden eyes pleading with

me finish this

yourself the burden Ive carried for so long

in the air between his outstretched palm and

weakly , its

return now , louder , insistent , and the voices blend into a

the ground

at its bottom seems to claw upwards , hungry and

, his clutch on my arm tightens while he stumbles backward

dark energy pulsed through the shadows in it , sending a

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