Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate

Chapter 363

“What is it?” I asked, crossing my arms over my chest as I glared at Kaida. She smirked, dragging herself closer to the bars of her cell.

“Come closer if you want to hear it,” she taunted, rolling her

eyes.

I stepped forward cautiously, keeping a safe distance. I didn’t trust her, not even for a second. “Speak now, or I’ll leave. I have. no time for games.”

She lowered her head and grinned, a sinister glint in her eyes. “Don’t worry, Aurora,” she said, her voice dripping with malice. “You’re already close enough.”

Before I could react, her tongue darted out, pushing a small metallic object from her mouth. She blew it toward me, the tiny shard gleaming in the dim light.

I sc. camed, instinctively closing my eyes and throwing my arms. u to shield my face. There was no time to dodge.

“Your death could buy me the freedom I need,” she hissed, her voice echoing in the cold dungeon.

Suddenly, I felt strong arms pull me into a protective embrace.

My heart raced as the familiar scent of cedarwood and rain calmed me instantly. Dane.

He held me tightly, his steady hands soothing the tremors. running through my body. “You’re fine, honey,” he whispered, his voice soft and comforting. “You’re safe now.”

I buried my face in his chest, my breathing uneven as I clung to him. He gently kissed the top of my head, his hand rubbing soothing circles on my back.

After a moment, I pulled back slightly and looked up at him. Standing on my tiptoes, I kissed him softly on the lips, and he kissed me back with a warmth that chased away my lingering

fear.

When I turned to face Kaida, she was watching us, her

our eyes met, she forced a smile–a fake, malicious

missed, Kaida,” I said, my voice. steady. “My Dane

“Don’t worry,” she sneered. “I’ll

you so much as harm a single hair on her head,” he warned, his eyes

no,” she mocked, covering her face theatrically. “The big, bad Alpha is threatening mc. How terrifying.” She lowered her hands, her grin widening. “Just a few days ago, you

his fangs, his anger palpable. “Kaida, I’m warning. you,” he

her reach. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve, spitting on the ground as if

leaned against the bars. “Do

at her. I was too shaken to

smirked, running her hands sensually over her body. “Those lips were meant for me–for my

bucket of water near hc. well,

the water drenched her, her smirk vanishing as

better,”

anger.

I turned and stormed

around. One of the guards was convulsing on the floor, foam and blood spilling from

pack doctor!” I yelled, panic gripping me as the

beside the guard, checking his pulse. His face darkened as he looked up at me. “It’s too late, Aurora,” he said. grimly.

from her cell. “You’re lucky, Luna. Your savior showed up just

you.”

and rage as I turned to glare at her. “You’ll pay for this, Kaida,” I vowed, my

stormed out, Dane following closely behind. The guards moved quickly to carry the young guard’s lifeless

we reached the top of the stairs, Dane stopped

he asked, his voice thick with emotion. “What would I

back slightly, only to begin

myself. “I know you’ll always protect me. You’d

his eyes filled with unwavering devotion. “Always,” he said. “For you and for our