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 ,

grove

can succeed

do this ?

a moment , and his voice carries Chapter 211 3/6 You would meet the same destiny I so

takes one step forward , pushing himself between Kael and

take your word for that ?

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

is due

is as much a test as it

is a reservoir , answering intent to

to one of

or acceptance .

, this clearing becoming less stable by

coming from the heart

seem to twist and turn like living things

, his jaw clenched in anger and concern ,

radiating sorrow and hope

and my own threatens

just … leave this ,

If I walk away ,

The pack suffers .

the

reaches for my hand , his grip

not walking away

have to

has to be another

Kaels eyes soften .

, child , I would have found

branches inched further in

grove makes the

extends his hand toward me , golden eyes

me finish

Ive carried

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

my chest dances weakly , its light dimming

, and the

reaches the heart , the ground beneath my feet gives way to a

bottom

tightens while he stumbles backward

energy pulsed through the shadows in it , sending

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