Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 113

Chapter 113 AURORA Once again , the moon was rising .

I was surrounded by 100 wolves .

I stood on the grass of the Blue Ridge pack house in my bare feet , my face upturned .

It wasnt summer this time , but the edge of autumn .

The air smelled like dry leaves and damp earth and the breeze was cool .

But like last time , the sky was clear .

It was perfect for calling on the goddess .

The wolves of Blue Ridge were in place for the second and third ceremonies , which had been rolled into one larger one that would determine the identities of the goddesss final two chosen .

Dane stood in the same special place in the circle as last time -a place where he could raise and concentrate the power the goddess gave her Alphas .

I met his eyes .

I think both of us were trying not to remember the last time , and what had happened after .

How his grandfather had been attacked by shadow spirits .

To ensure that didnt happen again , we had contacted two witches that worked with Blue Ridge in the past .

They worked all day , placing protections around the grounds closest to the pack house .

Chapter 113 2/5 I wasnt sure what they could do against the darkness we battled , but at least this time we were trying .

We also had wolves looking out , keeping an eye to see if any strange magic began happening anywhere on Blue Ridge land .

Just like last time , when the moon climbed to its highest point , I signaled the wolves .

All around me , torches lit.

When every single one held a flame , I raised my arms and called on the goddess .

The first time wed held this ceremony , I had hoped and prayed I would be chosen , and that in choosing me , the goddess would return my wolf to me .

I didnt pray for that anymore .

I didnt even want it .

With my wolf , I could only imagine that Holdens control over me would grow stronger .

Wolves were always eager to obey their Alphas .

And what if she accepted him as a mate ? Revulsion rolled through my body .

I wouldnt be able to stand that .

Id rather be wolfless than have to deal with a wolf who was willingly mated to a man like Holden .

I spoke the words in the ancient language , and they resounded in my heart .

While I was chanting , I felt something … catch .

Something that hadnt last time.

Magic that sparked down by my toes and climbed slowly , as if I were sinking into warm water .

Chapter 113 Goddess … is it you ? 3/5 She didnt answer .

Not exactly .

But I felt the wind stir , like a soft kiss on my cheek .

I remembered a dream .

Id had so many , and most of them were nightmares .

But this one … I felt … cradled .

Held , as if in a loving mothers arms .

A feeling I had only ever touched in dreams , like a wisp of a fragment of an ancient memory .

A new voice whispered in my ear .

It was so faint , at first it sounded like someone impossibly far away .

Then I heard the whisper again , and realized it wasnt far .

It was close by .

Right next to my ear .

But so quiet that even that close , I could barely make it out .

Aurora … mine … forget … Except I could hear the words more clearly now .

Aurora , you are mine .

Do not forget .

Do not go sweetly into the dark ! The voice was so clear , and yet so clearly in my mind , I almost faltered .

I almost lost my place .

I looked to Dane .

Just like last time , it looked like he stood right under the moon .

Chapter 113 4/5 Except … it was more than an illusion .

He was glowing .

His face .

was lifted to the sky , and iridescent white , blue , and purplet flames seemed to leap around his body .

My voice rose with the chant , almost like a song that someone else sang with my voice .

I reached the last line .

The torchest flickered .

Their light changed to ghostly blue and silver .

The moon gave two bright flashes of light that lit the sky .

Motes of moonlight rained down like glittering silver snow .

I closed my eyes and reached for the sky .

Last time , I had been so certain .

I had been arrogant .

This time , all I wanted were the right people .

The wolves who could solve this problem .

Who could help us unearth the relic and find my children .

Everyone gasped .

I opened my eyes .

The motes had coalesced into something like a waterfall of light .

It fell from the sky , lighting the chosen with power .

Lighting me .

And lighting Dane .

I pressed my hand to my mouth and almost laughed .

Chapter 113 It was me .

For once , it was me .

5/5 The Blue Ridge wolves were looking from me to Dane .

Evelyn stood off to one side .

Her expression was blank .

Dane walked toward me .

The wolves parted to make way for him to join me in the center of the circle .

The final two .

The priestess and the knight … I didnt know what whispered those words .

Maybe the wind .

Maybe they were in my mind .

Dane joined me .

He took my hand .

Softly , he kissed my knuckles .

I knew it would be us .

As did we , called a new voice .

As one , the Blue Ridge wolves turned to look at the edge of the circle , where twelve strange women stood .

They all wore their lycan forms .

Then they stalked toward Dane and I as if they were ready to kill .