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 eyes burned

think this will save you ? he

voice remained steady

not about

about saving

held the barrier , I stepped forward

grip on the blade tightened as I

, my

Look around you .

this cycle of vengeance

Idriss eyes narrowed , his expression twisting into a snarl

nothing of what weve suffered ,

said

I dont .

to pain and anger wont bring

undo whats been done

a moment , something shifted in his gaze

disappear , but it wavered , like a flame caught in a sudden

of wind .

to glow brighter , its light cutting

energy rippling from the barrier seemed to resonate with the grove

I had

I lowered my arm , the mist was

staggered , their forms flickering as if struggling to

the grove , his expression

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

bright

was affecting the forgotten , as they broke their hand

held their chest , groaning in

is Aurora doing ?

back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril flared

what Aurora was doing , but

I looked at

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

already reached her ,

toward

, but it was different now , calmer , more subdued

his arms , her breathing shallow

… she murmured

safe , I said , though the unease in my

the silence

as the light of the grove brought a sense of peace , I couldnt shake

searching for something reassurance ,

soft darkness across the ground , its once vibrant energy now subdued ,

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

, her voice a thread of sound

I replied , though the stillness didnt feel

heavy pause before a storm

Danes brow furrowed .

to get her back to the packhouse

She needs rest .

carry her

continued , You should

nodded and I took her into my arms , shifting her weight