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

Chapter 169 AURORA The house was unnervingly quiet as I stirred awake.

My eyes fluttered open to the faint glow of moonlight filtering through the curtains.

My heart raced though I couldnt place why.

A vague sense of urgency tugged at my mind, a pull I couldnt ignore.

I sat up, the bedsheets pooling around me.

The world outside was still, but inside, my thoughts swirled like a storm .

Id told Evelyn we would leave at first light but as the hours crept by, the waiting felt unbearable.

I didnt want either Trajan or Evander to seeleave, I dont want to cause them trouble.

I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, the cool floor grounding me.

My gaze flicked to the pearl pendant resting on the nightstand, its surface catching the faint light.

I reached for it, the weight of it familiar and reassuring.

The dream from the night before lingered in my mind, a silver light, a shadowed figure, and Dane, whole and untarnished.

Chapter 169 The vision burned like a beacon, urgingforward.

I stood, slipped into my boots, and pulled on my coat.

2/7 The decision solidified in my chest.

I couldnt wait until morning.

Every moment spent idle was another moment wasted, another step further from Dane.

I moved through the darkened halls of the pack house, my footsteps silent.

At Evelyns door, I hesitated only briefly before knocking lightly.

The door opened almost immediately, and Evelyn stood there, fully dressed and ready.

She raised an eyebrow, a knowing look on her face.

I was ready because I knew you couldnt wait till dawn, she said, her voice low.

I shook my head.

I dont think Ill be able to rest until weve tried.

Evelyn sighed, grabbing her sword from where it leaned against the wall.

Youre relentless, you know that? And youre still here, I replied, a faint smile tugging at my lips.

She rolled her eyes but didnt argue, followingas we slipped out of the house and into the night.

The forest felt different in the dark.

The moonlight filtered through the branches, casting ceric patterns on the ground.

The air was colder and sharper, and the silence was oppressive.

3/7 Chapter 169 Every crunch of leaves beneath our boots sounded louder than it should.

Evelyn kept her sword in hand, her posture tense .

I dont feel right, she muttered.

Neither do II admitted .

But this has to be done.

We moved quickly but cautiously, the path ahead illuminated only by the faint glow of the moon .

My heart pounded with every step, the weight of what we were about to do pressing down on me.

When we reached the edge of the Namelesss territory, the air shifted.

It was subtle at first, a faint hum, like a distant vibration, but the closer we got, the stronger it becuntil it felt like the ground itself was thrumming beneath our feet.

There, Evelyn whispered, pointing ahead.

The relics glow pierced the darkness, a sinister light that pulsed like a heartbeat.

It sat at the center of the clearing, surrounded by jagged rocks and shifting shadows.

The sight of it made my stomach turn but I couldnt look away.

Evelyns grip on her sword tightened.

Are you sure about this? No, I admitted.

But were here now.

Chapter 169 4/7 We crept forward, staying low and silent.

The darkness moved.

unnaturally, twisting and writhing like living things.

My skin prickled as we passed through them, every instinct screaming atto turn back.

But I didnt.

As we neared the relic, I felt it, a strange, magnetic pull.

The air around it shimmered, and the runes etched into its surface glowed brighter with each step we took.

Evelyn stopped abruptly, her eyes narrowing.

Do you feel that? I nodded, my throat tight.

The relic wasnt just an object.

It was alive, in a way.

Pulsing with power, radiating a malevolence that made my skin crawl.

Whatever we do, we cant touch it, I said, my voice barely audible.

Evelyn nodded, her gaze fixed on the relic.

As I moved closer, I caught a flicker of movement out of the corner of my eye.

I froze, my heart leaping into my throat.

Dane.

He stepped out of the darkness, his golden ringed eyes locking onto mine.

He didnt speak, but his presence was enough to freezein place.

Chapter 169 Evelyn, I whispered, not taking my eyes off him.

5/7 She followed my gaze, her sword lifting defensively.

Damn it.

Danes expression was unreadable as he stepped forward, the dark wolves curling around him like living things. Aurora, he said, his voice low and rough.

I swallowed hard, my pulse racing.

Dane.

You shouldnt be here, he said, his tone sharp.

I took a step forward, ignoring Evelyns hiss of protest.

Neither should you.

His eyes flashed, a brief flicker of something that looked almost like pain.

You dont understand.

You need to leave.

Now.

I cant, I said, my voice trembling.

I cfor you.

His jaw tightened, and the dark wolves around him seemed to snap atlike they could feel what he felt. Youre making a mistake.

No, I said firmly.

The mistake would be leaving you behind.

For a moment, he didnt respond.

The tension between us was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words. Then, without warning, the dark wolves surged towards me.

Evelyn stepped in front of me, her sword raised, but Dangheld Chapter 169 up a hand, stopping them in their tracks. 6/7 I wont hurt you, he said, his voice softer now.

But if you stay, the Nameless will.

Were not afraid of him, Evelyn said, her voice cold.

Danes gaze shifted to her, then back to me.

You should be.

I stepped ahead of Evelyn again, my heart aching at the sight of him.

Dane, please ... Lethelp you... I know youre still in there .

His expression twisted, a flicker of conflict crossing his face.

You dont know what youre saying.

I do, I said, my voice steady.

And Im not giving up on you.

For a moment, it felt like the world held its breath.

Then Dane took a step back, the darkness around him retreating.

Go, he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

I hesitated, my heart breaking as I looked at him.

Dane.

Go! he thundered, his voice echoing through the clearing.

Evelyn grabbed my arm, pullingback.

Aurora, we have to go.

Now.

Reluctantly, I let her pullaway, my chest tight with pain.

As we retreated, I glanced back one last time.

deyes Dane stood there, Chapter 169 his golden ringed eyes watching us a shadow of the man he used to be 7/7 And for a moment, just a moment, I thought I saw something else.

Hope.