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

he

voice remained

not about saving us

saving

held the barrier , I stepped

the blade tightened as I faced Idris directly

said , my voice louder than I expected

Look around you .

of vengeance ends

narrowed , his expression twisting

of what weve suffered ,

I said , my tone softer

I dont .

to pain and anger wont bring you

wont undo whats been

, something

, like a flame caught in a sudden

of wind .

brighter , its light

seemed to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining into a single , radiant

so intense that I had to shield my

, the mist was dissolving , retreating

flickering as

turned to the grove , his expression a

, she moved her lips as she closed

groves light became so bright , I had to squint

broke their hand chain and fell on their knees

their chest , groaning in

Aurora doing ? I asked

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

was doing , but it was working

looked at her to see her on her knees

to help it fight against the forgotten … and that could … Kill her , I shouted and I rushed to Aurora , Luna , please … A

, Dane already reached her , he shielded her head as he

gaze darted toward

faint glow remained , but it was different now , calmer , more subdued

221 Aurora stirred in his arms , her

grove … she

the unease in my chest told me this wasnt the

for a moment , the silence of the forest settling around

sense of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling that

something reassurance , maybe , or an explanation I didnt

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

touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers weakly curling against

, her voice a thread

though

felt like a heavy pause before a storm

Danes brow furrowed .

her back to the packhouse ,

She needs rest .

will carry

to protest then I continued , You

took her into my arms