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 .

am I supposed to do ?

I make it right ? The Witnesss form ripples , his

another

A third option .

the

my voice

the Witness says , and break its bond with your pack , and

never know its

words hang in the air heavy with

forward , face twisting

, he

? Erase centuries of connection , of history ? Chapter 212 3/5 It is a

from the groves protection but neither will

will be

glance at Dane

is clenching his jaw , thinking , as he listens to the

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

will linger as it ever is , echoes are

always a cost , being

options ; the weight weighs upon me

voice shaking ,

them vulnerable to risks we wont see coming

theyll have a fresh start

of this places

,

of

the soul of the

soul is not in the place

to me .

its

Auroras the one who has to live

quivers and shakes , the roots twisting to and fro in a

that instant , dark form dancing with

withstand this tug of war much

, you must

Now .

Witness extends its hand

, and

remain bound with the

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