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 burned

think this will save you ? he snarled , stepping

remained steady

about

saving the

held the barrier , I stepped forward ,

blade tightened as I

said , my voice

Look around you .

cycle of vengeance ends here

Idriss eyes narrowed , his expression twisting

nothing of what weve suffered

I said , my tone

I dont .

know that clinging to pain and

undo whats

moment , something shifted in

wavered ,

of wind .

glow brighter ,

grove , the two forces combining into a single , radiant pulse

light grew so intense that I had

was dissolving , retreating like darkness

, their forms flickering as if struggling

, his expression a mix of fury and

moved her lips as she closed her eyes , her other hand on

light became so bright

, as they broke their

chest , groaning

is Aurora doing ? I asked out loud

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

Aurora was doing , but it was working

at her to see her

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

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

darted toward the grove

, but it was different now , calmer ,

arms

…

, though the unease in my chest told me this wasnt the end

moment , the silence of the forest settling

I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words were more than

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

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

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

… quiet , she whispered , her voice a thread of

I replied , though the stillness didnt

felt like a heavy pause

Danes brow furrowed .

get her back to

She needs rest .

carry her

protest then I continued

I took her into my arms ,