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

Chapter 208 1/2 AURORA I stumbled backward , the weight of the groves truths heavy upon my chest .

The glowing green eyes of the figure seem to pierce through me , its words echoing in my mind like a haunting darkness .

The grove does not give answers , only truths .

Before I could utter a word , the ground beside me shook wildly .

Branches shot out from the roots , slimy and cold , wrapping around my ankles .

I screamed , trying to tear myself free but their grip tightened , hauling me closer to the corrupted roots .

The pendant at my chest surges abruptly , its light blazing like a star .

The branches recoil their hiss like a thousand whispers , long enough for me to break free .

I stumbled to my feet , my breath coming fast .

You must go , now ! Liriens voice thundered , the calm replaced with urgent intensity .

I dont need to be told twice .

I ran .

The grove that was so serene and beautiful now twists around me like a living nightmare : Chapter 208 2/2 Surges of relief course through me as I lurch toward it in uneven steps .

I reach the edge and collapse to my knees , the pendants light winking out as I cross the boundary of the grove .

The air feels lighter , the suffocating energy of the grove lifting a little .

But before I can catch my breath , a voice cuts through the silence .

Aurora .

I froze , my heart pounding as I turned toward the sound .

Dane stands just inside the mist , his expression conflicted .

His shoulders are tense , and his eyes flicker with emotions I cant quite read .

Youre not leaving without me , he says softly , stepping closer .

Relief at seeing him floods through me , but its short lived .

The grove reacts almost instantly .

The mist thickens around him , curling like clawed fingers .

The ground trembles beneath his feet , the vibrations spreading through the air like a low growl .

You shouldnt have come , I said , my voice rising in worry .

The grove doesnt want you here .

Dane looks at me , his face set with determination .

I couldnt let you do this alone .