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 .

know I dont deserve your trust , he says

grove does

because you can succeed

I do this ? I press

the same destiny I

takes one step forward , pushing himself between

to take your word for

now you want to play hero ? Kaels head cants a little to the side ;

distrust is

is as much a

grove is a reservoir , answering

to one of two

or acceptance .

around us heaves violently , this clearing becoming less

glow coming from the heart brightens , casting

twist and turn like living

to Dane , his jaw clenched in anger

, his ghostly form radiating sorrow and hope in equal measure

weight of the groves fate , and my

,

211 If I walk away , the grove

The pack suffers .

the chaos around us , it means

for my hand ,

walking away

you dont have to do this

has to be another way

Kaels eyes soften .

another way , child , I would

roots moved tighter , their dark branches inched further in toward the

the grove

hand toward me , golden

me finish this

yourself the burden Ive carried

between his outstretched palm and the pulsating heart

weakly , its light dimming as if it too were indecisive

and the voices blend into a cacophony

heart , the ground beneath my feet gives way

of shadows at its bottom seems to claw upwards ,

clutch on my arm tightens

pulsed through the shadows in it , sending a shiver down my spine