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

he snarled , stepping closer to the

remained

not about saving us

saving

Aurora held the barrier , I stepped forward ,

the blade tightened as I faced Idris directly

, I said , my

Look around you .

… this cycle of vengeance

Idriss eyes narrowed , his expression twisting into

nothing of what weve

, I said , my tone

I dont .

know that clinging to pain and

whats been

, something

wavered ,

of wind .

the grove began to glow brighter , its light cutting through

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

I

lowered my arm , the mist was dissolving ,

flickering as if struggling to stay solid

turned to the grove , his expression a mix of fury and desperation

her lips as she closed her eyes , her other hand on

bright , I had

, as they broke their hand chain

their chest ,

is Aurora doing ?

he staggered back , he gritted his teeth and his nostril flared as he tried to hide his pain but

know what Aurora was doing

Dane called and I looked at

it fight against the forgotten … and that could … Kill her , 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 so was

reached her ,

toward the grove

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

arms , her breathing shallow but steady

grove … she murmured

, though the unease in my chest told me this wasnt

We stayed there for a moment , the silence of the forest settling around

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

something reassurance , maybe , or an explanation I didnt have

the ground , its once vibrant

again as I touched her hand to check her pulse , her fingers weakly curling against my

, she whispered , her voice a thread

I replied , though the stillness

heavy pause

Danes brow furrowed .

to get her back to the packhouse ,

She needs rest .

carry

continued

He nodded and I took her into my