Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 173

Chapter 173 DANE I strode down the dark halls of his lair as the Namelesss commands replayed in my head .

His voice was a tempest and unrelenting .

The artifact is to be recovered tonight .

I want it in my possession before morning .

Ensure no interference from her .

Her .

Aurora .

Her name was a whispered plea wrapped in defiance that stuck with me .

The memory of her voice , her scent , her touch , things that were a strong pull to me from the abyss .

I growled low , forcing the thoughts away .

I was his weapon .

A vessel for his will .

Thats what I had to be .

The dark wolves at my heels moved silently , their golden eyes aglow , faintly in the dim light .

They were loyal to me , yet not completely ; their true master lurked in every corner , watching through their eyes .

Alpha Montague , one of the wolves growled , low and guttural .

The location is secure .

We await your command .

Chapter 173 2/7 Good , I said , my voice tight , authoritative .

Get ready to move .

I will be with you in just a moment .

It inclined its head and soundlessly disappeared into the corridors shadows , leaving me utterly alone .

I leaned against the cold stone wall , slapping my palms against it as if the touch could steady me .

My head was chaos , rent between the duty I couldnt evade and the love I couldnt forget .

Auroras face flashed before my mind , her eyes ablaze with fierce determination .

She was ready to risk all for me , for our family .

What was I ready to risk for her ? Shes your weakness , the Nameless had sneered once , his voice full of disdain .

Thats why I left her alive .

To remind youve lost .

you what But to me , she wasnt my weakness .

She was my strength .

And that strength was building into a fire I couldnt douse .

The mission was simple .

At least , thats how the Nameless had framed it .

There was this relic that Aurora had hidden , which would form the key to his plan and he needed it at all costs .

Chapter 173 3/7 I pulled myself up and closed my eyes , I needed to sense where the dark wolves were .

It was time to get this over with .

I could feel them in the forest , and I went into motion and reached them in no time .

The wolves and I flew across the forest , the moonlight casting ghostly patterns upon the forest floor .

Every noise magnified as tension rose ; we were almost there to the edge of Broken Ridge territory .

I could feel it in me , each nerve of my body pressed an alarm in urgency .

I felt the soft , steady hum of Aurora , like a lighthouse from some faraway dark land , then … Hold , I called , raising a hand .

The wolves stopped as one , which was altogether too uniform .

I crouched low , peering at the barrier ahead .

A pang of guilt shot through me .

This barrier wasnt just a line of defense .

It was a testament to Auroras determination to protect her people and me .

It was to be breached , the wards torn down , the relic retrieved .

Yet as I stared at that glittering surface , another plan began to take shape in my mind .

A plan to tip the balance .

Alpha , one of the wolves growled ; a questioning note .

Begin the breach , I said , my voice level .

The wolves shifted toward the barrier , dark energy shining in their fingernails as they reached in to start the tedious task of Chapter 173 unraveling wards .

I watched my heart pounding in my chest .

The instant the first layer crumbled , I moved forward .

4/7 Stop ! I shouted , the order shaking off the leaves on the trees .

Wolves stopped in shock as they whirled back towards me , fur bristling from movements turned into shocked snaps .

Theres a trap , I said , walking ahead .

The witches have layered the barrier .

If we breach it , well alert the entire pack .

But the Nameless ordered ….

I know what he ordered ! I snapped , my voice clear and sharp .

Do you question me ? The wolf lowered his head , his golden eyes narrowing .

No , Alpha .

Good , I said , the chill of ice in my voice .

Fall back .

Ill handle this myself .

The wolves at last retreated into the darkness , leaving me alone at the barrier .

I laid my hand against the shining surface and let its energy pulse through me .

Then , with deliberate care , I began to weave false signals into the wards , mimicking a breach in relies hiding place .

It was a risk .

If the Nameless saw through it , I would pay dearly .

But if it worked , it would buy Aurora time , the time she desperately needed .

When I finished , I stepped back , my breath coming in ragged gasps .

The barrier shimmered , its false breach glowing faintly in the distance .

I turned and strode back to the waiting wolves .

Its done , I said .

Well regroup and report to the Nameless .

The witches defenses are stronger than anticipated .

The wolves exchanged a look but said nothing .

I knew they could tell that II had flopped the plan , but I dont care what they think .

I led them back through the forest , my heart pounding with a mix of triumph and fear .

The Nameless was waiting when we returned .

His huge , shadowy form loomed in the center of the lair , his golden eyes glowing with malevolent intelligence .

Whats the report , he said , his voice like a thousand whispers layered over a roar .

The witches wards were more complex than anticipated , I said , keeping my voice steady .

Ive located a weak point , but 6/7 Chapter 173 well need more time to exploit it .

The Nameless watched me , piercing .

For a moment , It looks like he might believe me .

Then his lips curled into a cold , cruel smile .

So what can we do now , oh lover boy , he said .

Lover boy ? I dont understand I said You think I didnt see what you did ? he said , his tone dripping with mockery .

My blood went cold .

I see everything , Dane , he went on , stepping closer .

Your little trick was clever but not clever enough .

His shadows sprang out before I could even react , wrapping around me like chains , burning against my skin with searing pain that made me grit my teeth .

You defied me , he hissed , his voice echoing in my mind .

You think you can protect her or them ? You are mine , Dane .

You will always be mine .

The pain intensified and I fell to my knees , the weight of his power crushing me .

But even as I suffered , I held onto the memory of Aurora .

Her Chapter 173 strength .

Her defiance .

Her love .

She was worth it .

7/7 The Namelesss laughter echoed through the lair as his shadows tightened around me , a reminder of the price of my rebellion .

I knew I was in trouble , But do I regret it ? No , not for a moment .

Ahh ! I yelled out in pain as I balled my fist and hit the ground .