Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate

Chapter 221 TRAJAN The forest closed in around us , the mist curling like living tendrils through the ancient trees .

The air was thick , heavy with the scent of damp earth and something sharper , darker .

It clung to my skin , making each breath feel like a struggle .

Aurora walked ahead of me , her shoulders squared , her pendant pulsing faintly against her chest .

The groves faint glow shone in the distance , its light barely cutting through the suffocating fog .

Are you sure about this ? I asked , my voice low but steady .

She glanced back , her eyes hard .

We dont have a choice , Trajan .

If we dont stop Idris now , everything weve fought for will mean nothing .

I nodded , gripping the hilt of my blade tightly .

The weight of her words sat heavily on my shoulders .

When we reached the clearing , Idris was already waiting .

He stood at the center , his tall frame silhouetted by the eerie green light that pulsed through the mist .

The Forgotten formed a loose circle around him , their eyes Chapter 221 2/8 glowing faintly , their presence an oppressive force that seemed to press against my chest .

You cannot stop us , Idris sneered , his voice cutting through .

the stillness .

The grove belongs to us .

It always has .

Aurora stepped forward , her voice steady despite the tension in the air .

The grove belongs to no one , she said firmly .

Its time for this to end .

Idris chuckled , a low , cold sound that sent a shiver down my spine .

You think you can stand against us ? Youre just a shadow .

of Kaels bloodline , clinging to a legacy you dont understand .

Aurora didnt flinch .

Instead , she reached for her pendant , her fingers wrapping around it tightly .

The faint glow intensified , spilling light into the clearing .

The air seemed to shift , the mist recoiling slightly as if afraid of the energy emanating from her .

With a deep breath , she raised her hand , and the pendants light expanded , forming a shielding barrier between us and the Forgotten .

The barrier pulsed with a rhythmic energy , like a heartbeat , its light pushing back the oppressive darkness .

The Forgotten hissed , their forms flickering as they stepped away from its edge .

faltered , but his

think this will save you ? he snarled , stepping closer

remained

about saving

about saving the

Aurora held the barrier , I stepped forward ,

the blade tightened as I

I said , my

Look around you .

… this cycle of vengeance ends here

his expression twisting

of what weve suffered , he

said ,

I dont .

that clinging to pain and anger wont bring

undo whats

, something shifted in his gaze

wavered , like a flame caught in

of wind .

glow brighter , its light cutting through the

the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining into a single ,

light grew so intense that I had to shield

I lowered my arm , the mist was dissolving , retreating like darkness

staggered , their forms flickering

his expression a mix of fury and

grove and placed her hand on the heart , she moved her lips as she closed her

bright , I had to squint

forgotten , as they broke their hand chain and fell on their knees

chest , groaning in

Aurora doing ? I asked out

his teeth and his nostril flared as he tried to hide his pain but I could sense it

what Aurora was doing ,

called and I looked at her to see her on her knees

it fight against the forgotten … and that could … Kill her , I shouted and I rushed to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud growl cut me off , and I turned to see the mist had disappeared and so was the Forgottens

reached her , he

toward the grove

, but it was different now , calmer , more

his arms

grove … she murmured

, I said , though the unease in my chest told me this wasnt

, the silence

brought a sense of peace , I couldnt shake

eyes stayed on mine , searching for something reassurance , maybe , or an explanation I didnt

the grove cast long , soft darkness across the ground , its once vibrant energy now subdued , almost shy

check her pulse

she whispered ,

I replied , though the stillness didnt feel like peace

like a heavy pause before

Danes brow furrowed .

her back to the packhouse , he

She needs rest .

carry her

then I continued , You should be on guard

and I took her into my arms