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

Chapter 62 3/5 I told him about the dream , the goddess , the mistake that was made .

He snorted .

The mistake being that the shadow wounded you instead of me ? It seems like it , I said .

But did I succeed in saving you ? Are you all right ? Yes .

He paused .

Why did you do it ? I looked down at my carefully folded hands .

My veins hummed with nervous energy , and my fingers wanted to move so bad .

To twitch and fiddle and distract me from the way Dane was looking at me .

I dont know .

It was instinct , I said , truthfully .

I saw what was about to happen and I couldnt stand the thought of you … I cut off and swallowed .

But Im glad youre okay .

Dane let out a quiet breath and leaned forward , so his elbows were on his knees .

Ive had some time to think about the things Ive learned .

That you werent working for the Reeds all that time .

To my shock and rising horror , he reached out and grasped my hand .

My small , pale palm trembled against his .

Dane , you shouldnt- No , his voice was harsh .

I have to .

Aurora , Ive done terrible things to you .

For years , Ive caused you nothing but pain .

At the Chapter 62 time , I thought you deserved to suffer the way I had .

But you were innocent .

4/5 I closed my eyes .

Tears burned behind my lids and threatened to fall .

It felt like the guilt would eat me alive .

Dont say this .

Not now .

His hand tightened around mine .

I have to .

Im … not always a good man .

I can be a ruthless bastard when I have to .

But Ive always tried to keep one rule : dont harm the innocent .

Honor , I whispered .

If thats what you want to call it .

His voice was just as quiet as mine .

I was so certain of myself .

But it turns out , I dont always know who the innocent are .

Not even when theyre right in front of me , telling me , for years .

He tugged my hand , and I was forced to look up at him .

What I saw in his face , the tenderness there … A fist closed around my heart .

I couldnt breathe .

You didnt deserve any of it .

Words can never make up for what Ive done to you , but Im sorry .

Dane- But he didnt stop speaking .

He drew me closer , until my hand was pressed against his heart .

Until he could lean his forehead against mine , the way Holden had a moment ago .

I will spend the rest of my life trying to make up for what Ive done .

I want …