Chapter 212 AURORA Im with you , Aurora , he says .

Whatever happens .

The ground beneath me shakes , the walls of the chamber collapsing as darkness moves upwards , turning into a weird human shape .

1/5 The air freezes , the mad energy of the grove burning around us like a storm .

I stumble backward , my breathing fast and shallow , my heart racing in my chest .

The figure solidifies ; its form is ever changing , a mixture of darkness and faint light .

A voice cuts through the chaos , deep and commanding .

I am the Witness , he says , his lone vibrating through the clearing .

Keeper of balance .

You cannot restore the grove without my consent .

I stare hard at the figure as my mind whirls .

What do you mean ? I demand , attempting to keep my voice steady .

The Witness leans his head , eyes of light seizing mine .

Chapter 212 2/5 Kaels failure doubled it , but the rot started much before him .

Dane steps forward , his sword still in hand .

And what does that mean for Aurora ? he asks , sharp .

Shes trying to fix this .

His eyes hold onto mine without wavering .

Her intentions are irrelevant .

A decision she is going .

to make stands to affect more than this grove but the weight of realms beyond .

But if anyone were , it would be the Witness .

I clench my fists at my sides , my frustration finally breaking out .

I

right ? The Witnesss form ripples

is another

A third option .

grows quiet , and even the groves angry whispers are momentarily

option ? I ask , my voice

, the Witness says , and break

will never know

the air

forward , face twisting

, he growls

of history ? Chapter 212

longer benefit from the groves protection but neither will they suffer

be

at Dane

thinking , as he listens to the

if we restore the grove instead ? The pack holds onto the connection , the Witness

the curse will linger as it ever

always a cost

my options ; the weight weighs upon me as I step backward , shaking my head

I say , my voice shaking , the pack loses the protection

to risks we wont see

fresh start , the Witness

this places shadow

voice rises , sharp and desperate

the legacy of the grove , Aurora

is the soul of the pack

place , Dane objects ,

to me .

its people

has to live with this decision ,

roots twisting to and fro

appeared at that instant , dark form dancing

grove cannot withstand this tug of war much longer , he

you

Now .

hand ,

bond , and the pack is free

, and they remain bound with the groves

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