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

Chapter 213 1/6 AURORA A wave of energy that strikes like a physical force , throwing us backward in the grove , shaking it violently .

My body hits the ground hard , the air is knocked from my lungs .

The pendant on my chest shakes weakly , its light dimming like a dying candle .

I force myself upright , my vision swimming .

The merged entity stands at the center of the clearing , It forms a swirling mass of light and shadow .The energy radiating from it is suffocating , a mix of rage and sorrow , unrelenting power .

Danes already on his feet , his eyes fixed on the entity .

We have to stop this , he says , his voice urgent but steady .

Lirien shakes up beside me .

If that absorbs the groves heart , the balance will be gone , it says .

All will fall .

It moves towards the glowing heart and the shifting , enormous form surges a step with it , moving like living metal , and even the roots move round , helpless as moths around bright light .

I scramble to my feet , my legs trembling beneath me .

What do we do ? I ask , my voice breaking .

Chapter 213 cannot fall into its hands .

But how ? I shout .

I dont even know what to choose ! 2/6 Dane steps closer , his jaw tight .

We dont have time for doubt , Aurora .

Ill keep it busy , you focus on the heart .

Before I can protest , Dane charges toward the entity .

His movements are swift and deliberate , his blade glinting faintly in the groves flickering light .

The entity turns , its voice a guttural growl .

You dare challenge me , mortal ? Dane doesnt respond .

He dodges under one of its huge arms , changing into its dark form with quick precision .

The blows dont seem to inflict any serious damage , but they keep the entity busy , its attention torn .

I turn to the heart , its light pulsating in an erratic rhythm .

The pendant at my neck responds , its glow strengthening marginally as I draw closer .

You have to link with it , Lirien says as he floats beside me .

The heart will only respond to the intent that is firm in its purpose .

But I dont know what to do , I whisper , shaking .

Then choose , Lirien says , the firmness of his voice tight .

Because hesitation will tear everything apart .

Chapter 213 like fire .

The instant I touch it , my mind is flooded by visions , vivid , overpowering .

I see the pack thriving without the grove , their bonds strong , their laughter echoing through a sunlit forest .

They are vulnerable , unprotected from the threats that lurk beyond their borders .

The vision changes .

I see the grove renewed , its roots pulsing and its energy intact .

3/6 The pack stays together , its strength multiplied by the power of the grove .

Yet I see me , too , my spirit dissolving into the tree , my life given in exchange for the balance of its heartbeat .

The pendant on my chest throbs once , a flicker of light dancing on my skin with each pulse of the heart .

Both paths carry risks , Lirien says , its voice distant in the chaos of my thoughts .

But the heart will only respond to one .

A sharp cry pulls me from the visions .

My eyes snap open to see Dane thrown backward , his body hitting the ground hard .

He struggles to rise , his movements slow and pained .

Dane ! I shout , starting toward him .

The entity roars , its attention turning to me .

Its eyes , ablaze with Chapter 213 green fire , lock onto mine .

You cannot escape your destiny , Luna , it growls , the voice rumbling through the grove .

I freeze , the weight of its presence pinning me in place .

The shadows around it moved , growing larger and more menacing .

Dane heaves himself to his feet , his breathing ragged .

Aurora , he says , his voice strained .

You have to finish this .

Dont let it win .

I glance at him , my chest tightening .

4/6 Every instinct screams at me to run to his side , to protect him .

But I know hes right .

The heart pulses again , its light brighter now , as if urging me for The entity takes a step closer , its enormous body leaning over me .

You think you can defy me ? it snarls .

You are nothing but a pawn , a vessel for the groves will .

Its words light something inside of me , a spark of defiance that sears through my fear .

Im more than that , I say , my voice firming .

Im the one that gets to choose how this ends .

I slap both palms against the heart , covering it with their warmth .

Chapter 213 sharper and clearer .

The pack groves , the limitless possibilities , they swirl around me , each fighting for my attention .

5/6 The clearing seems to shudder , roots whipping through the air like flails as the grove responds to my touch .

It roars , its shape stuttering as if it were caught in some sort of personal gale .

You cannot master what you do not comprehend ! he bellows , his voice cracking through like thunder .

Liriens voice cuts through the din , steady but insistent .

Focus , Aurora .

The heart will follow your will , but only if it is clear .

I close my eyes , and the mayhem around me fades into insignificance as I concentrate on the pulsating rhythm of the heart .

The light from the pendant stabilizes , its warmth a beacon in the darkness .

I know what I have to do , I whisper .

The heart pulses beneath my hands , its rhythm faltering , its light going out .

The roots of the grove twist and lash about , wild and mad .

Behind me , Danes body lies still , his breaths shallow .

My gaze lingers on him ; the sight sends a pang through my chest .

Chapter 213 6/6 Liriens voice then filled my mind , calm , yet commanding .

This is your moment , Aurora .

Choose now .