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 eyes burned

save you ? he

remained

not about

saving

, I stepped forward , my heart pounding

the blade tightened as I faced

, I said , my voice

Look around you .

cycle of vengeance ends here

, his expression twisting into a snarl

know nothing of what weve suffered

right , I said

I dont .

I know that clinging to pain and anger wont bring you

whats been

, something shifted in his gaze

disappear , but it wavered , like a flame caught in a

of wind .

me , the grove began to glow brighter , its light cutting through the

the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove

light grew so intense that I had to shield my

the mist was dissolving , retreating

staggered , their forms flickering as if

his expression a mix of fury and

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 , and it started to glow

light became so bright , I had to squint

was affecting the forgotten , as they broke their hand chain and

chest , groaning

Aurora doing ?

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

dont know what Aurora was doing , but it was

I looked at her to see her

to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud

the ground , and before I could get to her , Dane already reached her , he shielded

toward the grove

it was different now , calmer , more

arms , her

grove … she

said , though the unease in my chest told me this

, the silence of the forest settling

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

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

glow of the grove cast long , soft darkness across the ground , its once vibrant energy

her hand to check her pulse , her fingers

, her voice a

, I replied , though the stillness

a heavy pause

Danes brow furrowed .

to get her back to the packhouse ,

She needs rest .

carry her

continued ,

He nodded and I took her