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 .

me , what am I supposed

it right ? The Witnesss form ripples

is another

A third option .

clearing grows quiet , and even the groves angry whispers are momentarily

I ask , my

says , and break its bond with your pack , and the curse will be

know its

in the air

forward ,

he

, of history ? Chapter 212 3/5 It is a clean

no longer benefit from the groves protection but neither will they suffer its curse

be

glance at

, thinking , as he listens to the Witnesss

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

it ever is

a cost , being paid

my options ; the weight weighs upon me as I step

say , my voice

them vulnerable to risks

have a fresh start ,

of this

voice rises ,

of the grove ,

soul

place , Dane objects , stepping next

to me .

its

has to live with this

and shakes , the roots twisting to and

Lirien appeared at that instant , dark

cannot withstand this tug of

, you

Now .

extends its hand , voice unyielding

bond , and the pack is

, and they remain bound with the

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