Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 214

Chapter 214 1/6 AURORA This is your moment , Aurora .

Choose now .

Its huge above us , its body indicating evil intentions .

Growling , it makes a sound that rattles everything in the air .

You cannot win , Luna .

Your hesitation will mean your end .

I press my hand against the heart , the pendant at my neck flaring weakly in response .

The warmth of the heart spreads throughout my body , settling my resolve .

Youre wrong , I say , lifting my head to meet the entitys glowing eyes .

I cant outrun my destiny , but I can shape it .

The entity lets out a roar , its form flickering as the grove reacts to my intent .

The pendant grows brighter , its light pushing back the shadows inch by inch .

I stand up , quivering , as if every muscle in my body is shaking .

The energy of the heart courses through me and the space brightens with an intense light .

It attacks , dark branches reaching for me , but I stand firm and direct the pendants energy into the heart .

Im healing the grove , I say , with unmistakable clarity in my tone .

This is the end .

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The entity recoils its roar now a pained cry .

From within the entity , Kaels voice echoes , softer than before .

2/6 Thank you , child , he says , his voice laced with sorrow and gratitude .

I see now what I could not .

May the grove guide you well .

The entity begins to unravel , the dark form disintegrating as it reverses back into the grove .

The turmoil about us begins to fade away , the moving roots stilling their frantic movements .

Now , the glow of the heart reaches for me , its pull irresistible , now stronger than it ever has been .

I feel weightless , no longer tied to this body of mine ..

This is the sacrifice , I breathe , it suddenly clear .

This is what Lirien meant .

The energy of the heart pulls me in , and I feel my feet lift off the ground , being pulled toward its center .

My body begins to fade ; I am becoming one with the power of the grove .

No , a weak voice stammers from behind .

Dane .

I twist my head , my sight blurry , as I watch him struggle to his feet .

Pale , faced , slow movements , but fire danced within his eyes .

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3/6 Dane , I start , my voice breaking .

I have to .

This is my choice .

And this is mine , he says , stepping closer .

His hand reaches for mine , and the moment his fingers brush my skin , a surge of energy runs through me .

The pendant responds immediately , its light stabilizing and then growing brighter .

The tugging on the heart slackens a bit , its energy steadying as Dane focuses his strength on me .

Together , we anchor the groves power , evening out the hearts rhythm .

The grove itself begins to respond .

Energy shifts from chaos to calm .

The roots stop their thrashing around us , slowing to a stop as their silver glow seeps back in .

Peace settles over the clearing , the balance of the grove slowly balancing out .

I turned to Dane , his hand still clasped in mine .

He is the strength to steady me , a grounding presence in so many ways I never thought possible .

Youre stubborn , I say , a weak smile breaking through the exhaustion .

Chapter 214 now ? 4/6 The heart pulses one last time , its light washing over the grove .

The trees regain their silver glow , their branches humming with renewed life .

The corrupted roots fade , their dark energy dissolving into the ground .

The grove is healing .

As the light recedes , I feel the bindings of the hearts power loosen their hold upon me .

My feet strike the earth once more , my body firm and whole .

But then , something catches my gaze , a soft , faint glowing on Danes chest .

Dane , I say , my voice razor sharp with concern .

What is that ? He looks down , and a flicker crosses his face .

A mark starts to emerge , its lines intricate , glowing softly .

The runes are uncomfortably familiar , the same that appeared on Eira when she confronted the grove .

Liriens voice comes again , soft and yet not without portent .

The balance is restored , but at what cost ? My eyes stay fixed on the mark as a feeling of dread settles heavily in my chest .

What does it mean ? I whispered .

The grove has chosen him , Lirien says .

The bond now runs through him , as once with Kael .

Chapter 214 Dane looks first to me ; his expression unreadable .

5/6 Is that a good thing or a bad thing ? I dont know , I say , the moments weight hard to bear .

He steps backward , his hand brushing instinctively over the mark which still glows within his chest .

The light stutters there like some piece of the grove was in him now and refusing to wane .

This does not feel like a choice , he mutters low and discomfitingly .

I move closer , my hand reaching for his again .

Well figure it out , I say , though even to me , the words sound empty because I feel uncertain .

Liriens shadowy form shakes beside us , its presence more subdued now .

The bond is a gift and a burden , it says .

Danes connection to the grove will protect your pack , but it will also demand much of him .

The grove is alive , and its needs will become his to bear .

Dane frowns , his jaw tightening .

So , Im some kind of guardian now ? Lirien leans its head to one side , its voice deliberative .

A balance keeper .

The grove chose you to maintain the stability restored today .

Chapter 214 roles are never without sacrifice .

6/6 The words felt like a kick in the guts .

After all we had been through , Dane had assumed an unseen weight that might well rival my own .

What kind of sacrifice ? I asked , my voice barely more than a whisper .

Liriens luminous eyes catch mine .

That remains to be seen .

A light shines from the grove , across the horizon , in a silver color .

The trees , no longer twisted and corrupted , hum with life now , their glowing fruit swaying lazily in the breeze .

Dane stood beside Aurora , her hand clutched tightly in mine .

Shes exhausted , breathing shallowly , but the relief on her face mirrors my own .

We did it , she whispers , her voice shaking with happiness .