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

a bitter scowl. But the moment our eyes met, she forced a smile–a fake,

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

her eyes dismissively. “Don’t worry,” she sneered. “I’ll try

“If you so much as harm a single hair on her head,” he warned, his eyes glowing with his wolf’s rage, “I swear to the goddess, I will

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

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

her reach.

eyes darkened with desire as she leaned against the bars. “Do you know

glaring at her. I was too shaken to speak, still replaying the

meant for me–for my neck, my breasts,” she whispered, her voice dripping with

couldn’t listen to another word. Spotting a bucket of water near hc. well,

drenched her, her smirk vanishing as she

your body much better,” I

anger.

arm, I turned and stormed out of

stop and turn around. One of the guards was convulsing

doctor!” I yelled, panic gripping me as the guards rushed to

guard, checking his pulse. His face darkened as he looked up at

cell. “You’re lucky, Luna. Your savior showed up just in time.

you.”

rage as I turned to glare at her. “You’ll pay

moved quickly to carry the

of the stairs, Dane

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

as he pulled back slightly, only to begin kissing me–my forehead, my

on, Dane, stop it,” I said, laughing despite myself. “I know you’ll always protect me. You’d never let anything happen to me, right?”

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