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

think this will save you ? he snarled , stepping closer to

remained steady

about

about saving the grove

,

the blade tightened as I faced Idris directly

, I said , my voice louder

Look around you .

this cycle of vengeance ends

his expression twisting

nothing of what weve suffered

right , I said , my tone softer

I dont .

pain

whats been

something shifted in

it wavered , like a flame

of wind .

the grove began to glow brighter , its light cutting

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

I had

lowered my arm , the mist was dissolving , retreating like darkness before dawn

forms flickering

the grove , his expression a mix of fury

221 4/8 Aurora rushed toward the grove and placed her hand on the heart , she moved her lips as

so bright , I had to

affecting the forgotten , as they broke their hand chain and fell

, groaning in

is Aurora doing ? I asked

back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril

dont know what Aurora was doing , but it

Dane called and I looked at her to see her on her knees

, I shouted and I rushed to Aurora , Luna , please … A loud growl cut me off , and I turned to see the mist had disappeared and

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

darted toward the

it was

stirred in his arms , her breathing shallow

…

said , though the unease in

for a moment , the silence of the forest settling

light of the grove brought a sense of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words

something reassurance

of the grove cast long , soft darkness across the ground , its

to check her pulse , her fingers weakly curling against my arm

quiet , she whispered , her voice a thread of

, I replied , though the stillness didnt feel

felt like a heavy

Danes brow furrowed .

to get her back to the

She needs rest .

carry her

then I continued , You should

and I took her into