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

moment our

Kaida,” I said,

worry,” she sneered. “I’ll try harder

voice was a low growl, laced with fury. “If you so much as harm a single hair on her head,” he warned, his eyes glowing

face theatrically. “The big, bad Alpha is threatening mc. How terrifying.” She lowered her hands, her grin widening. “Just a

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

pressing a finger to her lips. Dane instinctively. stepped back, out of her reach. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve, spitting on the

with desire as she leaned against the bars. “Do you know what truly suits

too shaken to speak,

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

near hc. well, I grabbed it and flung

gasped as the water drenched her, her smirk vanishing as she

suits your body much better,” I spat, my voice sharp

anger.

I turned and stormed out of the

and turn around. One of the guards was convulsing on the floor, foam

doctor!” I yelled, panic gripping me as

His face darkened as he

rang out from her cell. “You’re lucky, Luna. Your savior showed up just in time. That

you.”

turned to glare

out, Dane following closely behind. The guards moved quickly to carry

the top of the stairs, Dane stopped me, pulling me

his voice thick with emotion. “What would I

softly as he pulled back slightly, only to begin

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

firmly, his eyes filled with unwavering devotion. “Always,”