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

The gray light of dawn was filtering through the pack house as I entered Morwens cottage .

The scent of herbs and incense clung heavy in the air , combined with the acid bite of burned candles .

I sighed as I recalled my encounter with Dane earlier this morning , even though he had asked me to leave .

I could see in his eyes that he wanted me to stay with him , but even as I saw the longing in his eyes , I also saw the fear in them .

I had left .

But , I promise to go back soon , I must save him .

I pushed those thoughts off my mind and I raised my gaze to see Morwen standing at her workbench , her back to me , grinding something in a stone mortar .

She didnt turn , but said , I was wondering when youd come to me .

How the fuck did you ….

? I started , but she cut me off with a wave of her hand , her curls bouncing as she turned .

Youve been radiating energy like a bonfire in the woods .

Even the cats are on edge , she said , gesturing to a sleek black feline that glared at me from its perch by the window .

I took a steadying breath .

I had another dream .

About the silver figure .

At this , Morwens hazel eyes narrowed , and she set down the 2/7 Chapter 172 mortar .

Tell me everything .

I told her everything : how it pulsed with light , how I felt myself being drawn to it , and finally , the unmistakable vision of Dane .

Morwen listened , her face impossible to read , her hands clasped tightly in front of her .

When I finished , she turned away , pacing the tiny space .

This is no ordinary dream , she muttered .

That much I gathered , I replied dryly .

She shot me a look .

Im serious , Aurora .

This dream .

Its a message .

Or rather , a warning .

My stomach churned .

A warning about what ? Morwen stopped pacing and turned to me , her face unusually grave .

Transformation .

The word hung in the air .

What kind of transformation ? I asked , my voice barely above a whisper .

She reached up onto a shelf and pulled down an old looking thick leather bound book .

She opened the book , saying as she flipped through its pages , The moon goddess works in mysteries and cycles , Aurora .

Your connection to her is deepening , more than it should for a wolf without a true wolf spirit .

Its as if shes preparing you for something monumental .

Chapter 172 377 Like what ? I pressed , frustration seeping into my tone .

Morwens fingers paused on one page filled with intricate diagrams .

The kind of transformation that alters everything .

Your dreams of the silver figure , are a crossing point .

To defeat the Nameless , you may need to become something … more .

I swallowed hard .

What does that mean ? What would I become ? Her eyes met mine , filled with a mixture of pity and warning .

I dont know .

But the transformation of this magnitude always comes at a cost .

A cold weight settled in my chest .

What kind of cost ? That depends on the goddesss will .

It could be your power , your identity … She hesitated before adding softly , Or your life .

I collapsed onto the nearest chair , my legs giving way beneath me .

The pearl pendant at my throat hummed softly , its note almost musical , seeming to vibrate with the import of her words .

I wont be able to walk away from this , I said finally after an eternity of silence .

If this change is the only way to save Dane , to defeat the 4/7 Chapter 172 Nameless , then I have to welcome it .

Whatever the cost .

Morwen regarded me for a moment , her eyes probing .

You are stronger than most , Aurora .

But sometimes even that is not enough .

What else is there ? I pressed her .

She sighed and moved closer , placing a hand on my shoulder .

Faith .

And trust in yourself .

I laughed bitterly .

Trust in myself ? Thats easy to say when I dont even know who or what Im becoming .

The goddess sees you , Morwen said firmly .

Even see yourself yet .

You cant It seemed her words were meant to comfort me , but I only felt worse , I nodded , trying to steady the storm of emotions swirling inside me .

What should I do next ? Prepare , she said simply .

The dreams will guide you , but you must be ready to act when the time comes .

And Aurora … Yes ? Be careful .

The Nameless is bound to sense the change in you .

Hell try to stop it .

I closed my fingers over the pearl pendant .

Let him try .

5/7 Chapter 172 Later that night , I sat in my chambers , alone , the journal my mother had left me open on the desk before me .

Words upon words no longer read like some sort of cipher language ; they were alive , ran into my mind like a wave of the ocean as if theyd always been there .

One passage jumped out : The silver light is both the key and the guardian .

It binds the chosen to the will of the goddess , but only those who embrace their true selves can wield it .

I ran my fingers over the words , feeling a shiver run down my spine .

The silver figure in my dreams wasnt just a guide ; it was a part of me , something I had yet to fully understand .

A knock at the door broke my concentration .

Come in I called , closing the journal quickly .

Evelyn stepped inside , her expression cautious .

You wanted to see me ? I gestured for her to sit .

I need your help again .

Somethings happening to me , Evelyn .

Something I dont fully understand .

She sat across from me , her posture tense .

Is this about the dreams ? 6/7 Chapter 172 Yes , I admitted .

And more .

Morwen thinks Im on the verge of some kind of transformation , one that could be the key to defeating the Nameless .

But … But it could destroy you , she finished , her voice quiet .

I nodded .

Exactly .

Evelyn leaned back , studying me .

And youre willing to take that risk ? For Dane.

For the pack .

For our world , I said firmly .

She sighed , running a hand through her hair .

Youre insane , you know that ? Probably , I said with a faint smile .

She leaned forward after a moment , her face serious .

Whatever happens , youre not facing it alone .

You have me .

You have the pack .

The weight of what lay ahead still pressed heavily on my shoulders , but her words warmed something inside me .

Thank you , I said softly .

Evelyn rose , placing her hand briefly on my shoulder .

Get some rest , Aurora .

Youll need it .

I nodded .

But how can I sleep knowing so much ? Chapter 172 7/7 When she had gone , I turned back to the journal , the impression of the silver figure remaining in my mind like a whispered promise .

The change was coming .