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

will save you ? he snarled , stepping

remained

not about

about saving the grove

held the barrier , I stepped forward , my heart

on the blade tightened as I faced Idris

I said , my voice louder than I

Look around you .

of vengeance ends here

narrowed , his expression twisting into

weve suffered ,

said ,

I dont .

to pain and anger wont bring you

undo whats been done

a moment , something

anger didnt disappear , but it wavered , like a flame

of wind .

me , the grove began to glow brighter , its light

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

light grew so intense that I had to shield my

the mist was dissolving , retreating like darkness

their forms flickering as if struggling to stay

turned to the grove , his expression a mix of fury and

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

light became so bright ,

as they broke

their chest , groaning in

doing ? I asked out

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

what Aurora was doing , but it

looked at her to

I shouted and I rushed to Aurora , Luna ,

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

darted toward

, but it was different

221 Aurora stirred in his arms , her breathing shallow

… she

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

stayed there for a moment , the

brought a sense of peace , I

searching for something reassurance , maybe , or

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

touched her hand to check her pulse , her

she whispered , her voice

replied , though

like a heavy

Danes brow furrowed .

back to the packhouse , he

She needs rest .

carry her

about to protest then I continued

and I took her into my arms , shifting