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

Chapter 153 AURORA As Dane and his malevolent pack crossed the territorial borders , I waited in the heart of the forest in the house his grandfather had built .

As Luna , my senses were attuned to the impending darkness .

I felt them coming like the buildup of lightning in the air before a storm .

The trap had been laid , and the tension in the air crackled with both apprehension and determination .

But not completely because of Dane .

Luna , youre making a mistake .

I glanced up at Evelyn .

We were in my rooms as I was dressing for the gala .

She was already ready , wearing a blue dress that matched her eyes with a sword sheathed at her side .

She had her arms crossed under her breasts .

Her blue eyes were serious .

Her blond hair was longer now , and shed pulled it back into a high ponytail decorated with glittering gems .

I lifted a brow at her .

Evelyn willingly joining my pack had been a massive shock .

But she had , and now she headed the squad of elite female warrior wolves who protected me at all times .

The goddess had been right about who she would become .

Chapter 153 2/5 Archer Danes former beta and the father of her child had gone rogue rather than serve me .

But Evelyn stayed , and once .

her son , Ace , was born , she changed .

She became more fierce , more loyal .

We learned a year later that Archer died in the pack wars that Dane was waging across Europe .

Fighting for him or against him , I didnt know .

But even though I allowed myself to trust Evelyn because the goddess did , I knew there were still one or two secrets between us .

Because of that , I kept her at arms length as much as I could .

There was just no one who could match the power she had in a battle , thanks to her being chosen of the goddess .

I wielded moonlight like healing water .

She wielded it like avenging silver flame .

I dont make mistakes , Captain , I said cooly as I ran my fingers .

over a selection of lipsticks , choosing the one that would best go with my silver gown .

I take calculated risks .

Just because you won him back by appearing at a gala doesnt mean it will work the other way around .

The Dane we knew is dead and gone .

Hes a puppet now .

A tool of the Nameless .

Thats the difference between you and me , I said .

You gave up on him .

I never will .

Evelyn rolled her eyes .

Youre going to get us all killed .

Then whos going to save everyone ? Chapter 153 3/5 I turned to face her , my voice and eyes cold .

I am going to get my husband and the father of my children back .

We are going to claim the relic , and then we are going to put the Nameless back in the prison where he belongs .

She met my glare for a moment , then dropped her head .

Yes , Luna .

Trajan knocked .

He briefed me on Evanders latest reports .

My cousin had become my most trusted operative since I became Luna , spending most of the time outside my territory to hunt the Nameless and gather information .

I suspected in part it was because he didnt want to be around Danes sister , Piper , now that his face was so scarred .

As for Piper , she was a diplomat who helped me reach out to other packs .

Shed helped me form several alliances .

I visited the twins .

At six , theyd both grown Tristan more than Seraphina .

He was big and active , and she was a tiny wisp of a thing .

Shed become very quiet since their captivity by the Broken Forest pack and all the other events of two years ago .

Losing Dane had been hard on our little girl .

I said goodnight to them .

The sun had set .

The moon was rising .

It was a sultry summer night , just like the night he claimed me for the first time .

Chapter 153 I felt the moment Dane set foot in my territory .

4/5 On instinct , I moved to a window and looked toward the road .

There was a quarter moon tonight , and as Dane and his corrupted wolves entered my territory , the sky shimmered with mystical barriers that Id paid a fortune to have three covens of witches construct to protect us from the powers of the Nameless .

The barriers rippled , revealing their lines like fine silver lace .

Then the lines disappeared as the ripples moved outward like waves in a pond .

Did he know what hed walked into ? Did he suspect me of a trap ? Only time would tell .

I glanced once more in the mirror at myself .

Still pale and tall , with lilac eyes .

Cool and collected , even though my stomach felt knotted inside .

It was time .

I walked down the stairs , to the balcony where Dane had once stood when I entered this house to attend a gala at his invitation even though he didnt realize who I was .

Tonight , the pack house was just as full of wolves .

Everyone and everything was just as glittering .

There was a feast laid out .

Music played .

Windows and doors were thrown open , and the rich scents of summer wafted in .

Chapter 153 5/5 When Id come back here the first time , I thought only my own life was in the balance .

Now there was so much more .

Not just me and Dane but the world .

The music slowed , and I glanced down .

Shadows billowed from the door like fog .

Eyes gleamed from the manufactured darkness .

Then Dane stepped out .

I didnt think he would see me , at first .

Id thought to blend in with the crowd and watch him for a long moment before he could watch me .

But as soon as Dane stepped from the mist , his eyes locked on me .

He didnt hesitate .

He pushed through everyone between us and held out his hand .

Aurora , he said .

Dance with me .