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 , stepping closer to the barrier

remained

not about

saving the grove

barrier , I stepped forward , my

blade tightened as

lost , I said ,

Look around you .

of vengeance

narrowed , his expression twisting

what weve suffered , he

right , I said , my tone

I dont .

to pain and anger wont bring you peace

whats been

something shifted in his gaze

wavered , like a flame caught in

of wind .

glow brighter ,

energy rippling from the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining

light grew so intense that I had

arm , the mist was dissolving , retreating like

their forms flickering as if struggling

to the grove , his expression a mix of fury

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 pendant

light became so bright , I had

affecting the forgotten , as they broke their

their chest , groaning in

doing ?

that !! Idris growled as he staggered back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril

doing

I looked at

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

slumped to the ground , and before I could get to her , Dane already reached her , he shielded her head as he sat on the ground next to

gaze darted toward the grove

, but it was

Aurora stirred in his arms , her breathing shallow but steady

… she murmured

unease in my chest told

a moment , the

sense of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling

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

long , soft darkness across the ground , its once vibrant energy now subdued ,

again as I touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers

she whispered , her

replied , though the stillness didnt feel like peace

heavy pause before

Danes brow furrowed .

back to the packhouse

She needs rest .

carry her

about to protest then I continued , You should be on

her into my arms ,