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

AURORA

The room was in semi darkness and the candle above the desk danced and jumped, showing great long shadows against the walls.

Dane lay in bed, white and shining with sweat. A frame that once had been strong and powerful now showed so fragile; an agonising reminder that this poison was steadily draining his life force.

I sat beside him, holding onto his hand as he struggled to stay awake.

“You shouldn’t be here,” Dane croaked, sounding weak but resolute.

“Where else would I be?” I snapped, my voice cracked.

“You must keep a clear mind, Aurora,” he said, his hand clenching around mine with such weakness. “Don’t let her manipulate you. I. I can take this.”

I shook my head, brushed away a tear before it could fall.

“Take? Dane, you’re barely hanging on. And she knows it. She’s using your condition against me, backing me into a corner.”

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His lips thinned, and a flicker of guilt crossed his eyes. “This is my fault. I was reckless, and now you’re paying for it. I wish I would just di…”

“Stop,” I whispered, leaning closer. “You’re not dying on me. I won’t allow it.”

Dane’s breath caught, and he turned his face away. His silence. was deafening, and I knew he blamed himself for the situation. we were in.

It was almost nightfall, I went back to Kaida, Trajan, Evelyn with a few warriors by my side.

Before me stood Kaida, I couldn’t see Orion around. I don’t like this, I hated to stand before Kaida, I just can’t stand her.

I took a deep breath and stepped closer, steeled my resolve against her smug expression.

“Back so soon?” she asked, lounging lazily in her chair. “I didn’t expect you to crumble this quickly.”

“I’m not crumbling,” I said sharply, stepping forward. “I’m here with a counter–offer.”

Her eyebrows arched, and she beckoned me to go on. Amusement danced in her eyes.

“We shared control of the disputed territory,” I began, my voice

straight. “Your pack gets access to resources, and we form a permanent alliance. No more bloodshed.”