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

will save you ? he snarled , stepping closer

voice remained steady

about saving

about saving

the barrier ,

on the blade tightened as I faced Idris directly

I said , my voice louder than I

Look around you .

… this cycle of vengeance

narrowed , his expression twisting into a

of what weve suffered , he

I said , my tone

I dont .

pain and anger wont bring

undo whats been done

, something shifted in his

wavered , like a flame caught in a sudden gust

of wind .

the grove began to glow brighter , its light

to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining into a

I had to shield

was dissolving , retreating

forms flickering as

to the grove , his expression

the heart , she moved her lips as she closed her eyes , her

light became so bright ,

as they broke their hand chain and fell on their

their chest , groaning in pain

is Aurora doing ? I asked out

teeth and his nostril flared

know what Aurora was doing , but it was working

I looked at her to see her

… and that could … Kill her , I shouted and I rushed to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud growl cut me off

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

gaze darted toward the

remained , but it was different

stirred in his arms , her breathing

grove … she

I said , though the unease in my chest told

a moment , the silence of the forest settling around

, I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words were more than

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

glow of the grove cast long , soft darkness across the

to check her pulse , her fingers weakly curling

she whispered ,

is , I replied , though the stillness

felt like a heavy

Danes brow furrowed .

to the packhouse

She needs rest .

carry her

continued , You should be

her into my arms , shifting her