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

Chapter 181 AURORA The Namelesss deadline weighed onlike a heavy load crushing my chest.

Sunrise was hours away, but it felt as though the light would never c.

My thoughts raced, each one more hopeless than the last.

Trajan and Evander were in unimaginable danger and Danc.

Dane looked as defeated as Id ever seen him.

I sat opposite him in the dark cell, my knees to my chest.

I could not bear the silence any longer.

Dane, I whispered, leaning forward.

My voice cracked but I didnt care.

We have to do something.

His head lifted slightly, his jaw tight as he stared at me.

You think I dont know that? he muttered, frustration etched into every line of his face.

Then helpthink! I snapped, the words sharper than I intended.

I immediately softened.

Please, Dane.

Youre the only one whos ever outsmarted him.

You have to cup with something.

Dane exhaled heavily, pressing the heels of his hands to his face .

Aurora, Ive been trying, he said in a low, hoarse voice.

But every tI think Ive found a crack in his plans, it closes.

Its like hes always three steps ahead.

2/5 Chapter 181 His words sent a shiver down my spine.

The Nameless wasnt just powerful, he was calculating, always waiting for us to make a mistake.

I inched closer to Dane, desperate to reach him.

Then we have to find a way to surprise him.

There has to be something he doesnt expect.

Something he hasnt planned for.

Dane looked at me, his eyes heavy with sorrow.

He didnt expectto rebel, he said bitterly.

And look where that got us.

Im chained, Trajan and Evander are his pawns, and youre stuck here because of me.

I swallowed and said, Stop it, Dont you dare go and blyourself.

None of this is your fault.

Danes gaze suddenly locked onto mine, gentling Aurora, he whispered roughly, his voice breaking close.

I dont know if I can protect you from this.

Tears welled up in my eyes but I fought them back.

Then dont think about protecting me, I said.

Think about surviving this.

Together.

His hands tightened around mine, his grip steadyingeven as doubt threatened to consus both.

Ill do whatever it takes, he said finally.

But you cant give in to him, Aurora.

No matter what he says.

No matter what he does toor anyone else.

Chapter 181 3/5 I nodded, though the promise felt like a thread tightening around my neck.

I wont, I whispered, even as fear clawed at the edges of my resolve.

Tstretched to eternity.

I sat silent, trying to hold on to the fragile hope Danes words had given me, yet with every minute that passed the increase of the magical energy inside the cell chewed away at my defenses .

Every thought seemed magnified; every doubt amplified I couldnt shake the feeling that Trajan and Evander were bound and suffering because of me.

The cell door creaked open and I scrambled to my feet, my heart pounding.

The Nameless stepped inside, his shadowy form towering over me.

His golden eyes gleamed with malice as his lips curled into a mocking smile.

I clenched my fists and made myself meet his gaze.

You wont break us, I said, though my voice shook.

Nameless let out a cold, hollow laugh, and chills ran down my spine.

Oh, Aurora, he said, taking another step closer to me.

Youre already broken.

You just dont realize it yet.

He turned to Dane then, his face darkening.

And you, he sneered.

The great betrayer.

How does it feel, knowing youve failed at every turn? Knowing your rebellion was nothing more than a pathetic gamble? Dane glared at him, his jaw tight.

You havent won yet, he said through gritted teeth.

Chapter 181 4/5 The Nameless smirked, his eyes glinting with cruel amusement.

Havent I? He waved his hand, and the air around us began to increase .

An image appeared a vision of Trajan and Evander bound in chains, screaming in pain.

Their faces contorted in twisted agony as shadowy monsters wrapped around them, seeping into their very being.

No! I cried, my hands flying to the image as if somehow I could reach them .

Not surprisingly, the Nameless chuckled, a low rumble that caused my bones to quiver.

Theyre quite resilient, he said.

But even the strongest Werewolves break eventually.

And when they do.

He trailed off, his smile broadening further.

I finally turned to him, my chest heaving with anger and desperation.

What do you want from me? I demanded.

The Nameless stepped closer, his golden eyes locking outo mine livel already told you, he said, his tone almost gentle. Mar Holden, and they are free.

Refuse, and their suffering will be endless.

My breath hitched as the weight of his words sank in .

Youre a monster, I whispered.

He leaned in closer, his dark silhouette loomin Chapter 1815/5 Chapter god, he whispered, and you, Aurora, "n" are nothing but a pawn in my game. Tears spilled down my cheeks as I turned away, my mind racing.

I couldnt let him win.

I couldnt let him destroy the people I cared about.

But what choice did I have? The Nameless straightened, a cold, mirthless smile twisting his face.

Once again, You have until sunrise, he said, his voice booming in the tiny cell.

Choose wisely.

With that, he turned and left, the door to the cell slamming shut behind him.

I sank to the floor, my head in my hands as sobs wracked my body.

Dane knelt beside me, his hand resting on my shoulder.

We will find a way, you dont have to marry him, he said histone steady though despair danced in his eyes. I promise.

But as the hours ticked by, the weight of this decision finally crushed me.

The ultimatum of the Nameless beat overlike sterrible dark cloud, until I could see no clear way out.

And when the first rays of sunlight crept into the cell, I realized the tto make a choice was over.