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

Chapter 75 AURORA Yes , I said .

I want to sec .

I couldnt explain what happened after that all the sights , sounds , and sensations that went through my mind .

It was like .

feeling the universe expand inside my own head .

Like being able to touch stars or see each tiny grain of sand on a beach .

I saw Piper and Connall , still cursed in the infirmary .

I saw myself stand beside them .

Touch a hand to their wounds .

The scar on my chest glowed , and they opened their eyes .

This is power , the darkness whispered .

It will be yours .

And when it is … Another image flashed through my mind .

This time of the barred iron door to a cage swinging wide .

Inside , there was nothing but darkness .

You see ? I whipped around .

It was the clone of myself reappeared .

She was still smirking , perfect and poised with her pale hair slicked back in a long waterfall of a ponytail .

You were molded for this , she said .

Chapter 75 2/5 But what about last time ? I thought Id be chosen then .

Instead , it was Evelyn .

I couldnt keep the sad bitterness from my voice .

My double gave me a wink , then held a closed hand out in front of her , like she wanted to show me something in her palm .

Just remember , when the time comes , that you know who you serve .

I leaned close .

Her fingers opened .

Shadows leaped out , spearing straight for the scar the monster beneath the Reed pack house had left just to the right of my heart .

I woke , clawing at my chest .

I pulled my shirt collar down , knowing Id see the wound dark with corruption , the curse spreading … But it wasnt .

It was the same as before , a gray circle with faded branching gray veins around it .

I drew heaving breaths and looked around my office .

It had been a dream .

Everything from the time Id seen my double had been a dream .

Waking up the first time was only an illusion … Wasnt it ? The memories Id seen were part of me now , still there through that door that had been flung wide .

I cringed away from them .

Id been so much happier believing I Chapter 75 3/5 was only who Id been since I married Dane .

I thought my identity was simple : I was a victim of abuse , neglected and unloved , and Id risen above that to become something better .

But in reality , there had been so much more .

I was still exactly who I thought I was … but maybe Id participated in my own unmaking .

Troubled .

I pushed up from my desk and walked to the window .

Dawn had passed .

The sun shone on the field where Blue Ridge wolves were already out , training .

Some as humans , some as wolves .

The ones strong enough to have a lycan form were the biggest and most terrifying .

Wolves .

My wolf .

I hadnt been able to remember her at all .

Now that I did , I couldnt help but wonder if her death had been a mercy .

Shed been so weak .

I closed my eyes at the pain of the thought and turned away .

Another part of the dream lingered with me .

The part where Id seen myself healing Danes family .

Could it be true ? I had to know .

I left my suit of rooms , heading for the infirmary .

I didnt even realize Id left the necklace with the pearl pendant -the one that was supposed to be used by the chosen of the goddess behind .

Chapter 75 4/5 When I got to the infirmary , only Celia was there .

She smiled at At least it was her here , and not one of the wolves who hated me .

She was preparing first aid kits and didnt say anything to me as I walked over and approached Connalls bed .

I looked down at him , rubbing my fingers nervously against my palms .

I want to try something , I whispered to him .

Im not sure it will work .

I was so confused by the dream .

It told me I was chosen , but it showed me all the darkness of my past .

Why ? Could the moon goddess want me to know where I came from , so I didnt repeat my mistakes ? I wanted that to be true , but even as I thought it , other thoughts moved beneath the surface of my conscious mind .

Thoughts I couldnt even bring myself to acknowledge .

What if the moon goddess wasnt the only god like entity in the universe ? And what if the other one wasnt like her .

What if that was what I was destined to serve ? I gritted my teeth and dismissed the thoughts .

I took a shaking breath and held my hand , palm down , over Connalls body .

My hand trembled .

Chapter 75 5/5 A tiny voice , silvery as a song and soft nothing like anything Id experienced in my dreams seemed to flit through the back of my mind .

Dont , Aurora .

You arent ready .

Wait for me … But it was so quiet , I wasnt even sure Id heard it at all .

So , I took a breath , then pressed my hand onto Connalls chest , over his wound .

Power raced between us , connecting us .

I could feel him , hiding and lost inside his own mind .

Terrified .

Then my power reached out and clamped its teeth around his soul .

And it started to consume him .

In the bed , Connalls body jerked .

Dark energy started to flow from the wound on his chest into the scar on mine .

I felt strength .

But Connall opened his eyes and started to scream .

I yanked back , but I couldnt pull my hand away !