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 eyes burned brighter

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

voice remained steady

not about

about saving the grove

barrier , I stepped forward

blade tightened as I faced

said ,

Look around you .

… this cycle of vengeance ends here

Idriss eyes narrowed , his expression twisting into a

weve suffered ,

, I said ,

I dont .

clinging to pain and anger wont

undo whats been

, something shifted in

, but it wavered , like

of wind .

me , the grove began to glow brighter , its

energy rippling from the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove , the two forces combining

I had to shield

my arm , the mist was dissolving ,

, their forms flickering as if struggling

grove , his expression a mix

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

so bright , I

as they broke their hand chain and fell

their chest , groaning in pain

doing ? I asked

!! Idris growled as he staggered back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril

know what Aurora was doing , but

Dane called and I looked at her to see her

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

before I could get to her , Dane already reached her ,

darted toward

but it was different now , calmer ,

stirred in his arms , her breathing shallow but steady

… she murmured

the unease in my chest told

there for a moment , the silence of the forest settling

of peace , I couldnt shake the feeling that Idriss words were more than just a threat

reassurance , maybe , or an explanation I

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

stirred again as I touched her hand to check her pulse ,

, her voice a

I replied , though the stillness didnt feel like

felt like a heavy pause before a storm

Danes brow furrowed .

her back to the packhouse , he said

She needs rest .

will carry

to protest then I continued , You should be

her