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 .

but his eyes

save you ? he snarled

voice remained

about

about saving the

barrier , I stepped forward ,

blade tightened as

lost , I said , my voice louder

Look around you .

this cycle of vengeance ends

his expression twisting into

weve suffered ,

right , I said , my tone softer

I dont .

clinging to pain and anger wont

whats been

moment , something

disappear , but it wavered , like a

of wind .

began to glow brighter , its light cutting

with the grove , the two forces combining into a

light grew so intense that I

mist was dissolving

Forgotten staggered , their forms flickering as if struggling

the grove , his expression a mix

221 4/8 Aurora rushed toward the grove and placed her hand on the heart , she moved her lips as she closed her eyes , her other hand on her

so bright ,

forgotten , as they broke their hand chain

their chest , groaning in pain

is Aurora doing ? I asked out loud

growled as he staggered back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril flared as he tried to hide his pain but I could sense it

dont know what Aurora was doing , but

? Dane called and I looked at her to see her on

to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud growl cut me off

before I could get to her , Dane already reached her

gaze darted toward the

glow remained , but it was different now , calmer ,

221 Aurora stirred in his arms ,

grove …

, though the unease in

for a moment , the silence of

as the light of the grove brought a sense of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words were more than

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

across the ground , its once vibrant

stirred again as I touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers weakly curling

whispered , her voice a thread of

I replied , though

a heavy pause

Danes brow furrowed .

back to the

She needs rest .

carry her

was about to protest then I continued , You should be

and I took her into my arms