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

save you ? he snarled ,

voice remained

about saving

saving the

the barrier , I stepped forward

tightened as I faced Idris directly

I said ,

Look around you .

cycle of

narrowed , his expression twisting into a snarl

nothing of what weve

I said , my tone softer

I dont .

that clinging to pain

undo whats

moment , something shifted in his gaze

it wavered , like a flame caught

of wind .

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

rippling from the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining into a single ,

grew so intense that I had to

arm , the mist was dissolving ,

their forms flickering as

his expression

221 4/8 Aurora rushed 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 ,

light became so bright , I

was affecting the forgotten , as they broke their

, groaning in pain

?

that !! Idris growled as he staggered back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril flared as he tried to hide his pain

know what Aurora was doing , but

looked at her

I rushed to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud growl cut me off ,

Dane already reached her , he shielded her head as he sat on the ground next

darted toward the grove

but it was different now

in his arms

grove …

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

moment , the silence

of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words

searching for something reassurance

faint glow of the grove cast long , soft darkness across the

I touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers weakly

quiet , she whispered , her voice a

, I replied , though the stillness didnt feel

felt like a heavy pause before

Danes brow furrowed .

back to the packhouse

She needs rest .

will carry

I continued

her into my