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

? he

voice remained

about

about saving

the barrier , I stepped forward , my

on the blade tightened as I faced Idris directly

I said , my voice louder

Look around you .

of vengeance ends here

, his

what weve suffered ,

I said ,

I dont .

know that clinging to pain and anger

wont undo whats

moment , something

but it wavered , like a flame caught

of wind .

glow brighter ,

grove

grew so intense that I had to shield

was dissolving ,

Forgotten staggered , their forms flickering as if struggling to stay solid

expression a mix of fury and

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

bright , I had

was affecting the forgotten , as they broke

, groaning in pain

is Aurora doing ? I asked out loud

back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril flared as he tried

dont know what Aurora was doing

Dane called and I looked at her to

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

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

darted toward the grove

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

his arms , her breathing shallow

grove … she murmured

in my chest told me this wasnt the end

for a moment , the silence of

peace , I couldnt shake

for something reassurance , maybe , or an

across the ground , its once vibrant energy now subdued , almost shy

touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers weakly

… quiet , she whispered , her voice a

, I replied , though the stillness didnt

a heavy pause before a storm

Danes brow furrowed .

to the packhouse ,

She needs rest .

carry her

protest then I continued , You should be on

and I took her into my arms , shifting