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 see me leave , 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 , urging me forward .

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 , following me as 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 I I 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 became until 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 at me to 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 freeze me in 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 came for you .

His jaw tightened , and the dark wolves around him seemed to snap at me like 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 Dane held 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 … Let me help 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 , pulling me back .

Aurora , we have to go .

Now .

Reluctantly , I let her pull me away , my chest tight with pain .

As we retreated , I glanced back one last time .

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 .