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

Chapter 188 DANE The chains creaked, the runes flashing, brightly as I pulled against them with every last shred of strength I possessed.

Auroras faint cries echoed in my head, pushingon.

The bond between us glowed with pain and fear but there was something else there, beneath it all, stronger.

Determination, Hang in there, Aurora, I said with clenched teeth.

The power Id sucked from the engagement bond moved through me, wild and volatile.

I had no idea how much longer I could hold it in but I did know I needed to try.

My fingers dug into the glowing links, the runes moving against my skin.

Con, I growled, the strain tearing at my muscles.

The chain snapped on one final surge, the runes light dying out like a candle.

I buckled in my knees, but caught myself, the signs of adrenaline and ultimate power coursing through me.

Dane ! Auroras voice cweak, but alive.

I turned to see her slumped against the wall, her wrists bound in glowing cuffs.

Chapter 188 217 Trajan and Evander lay not too far off, their breathing shallow Their bodies bearing the accursed runes of the Nameless.

Dont move, I said, my voice firm.

Auroras eyes went wide as I drew closer to her.

Dane, what are you doing? Youll hurt yourself! Ive got this, I assured her, though my hands were shaking like leaves as I reached for the cuffs.

The instant my fingers cinto contact with them, a surge of dark energy coursed through me, sendingstumbling.

But I didnt let go.

I reached out and grasped the bond between us, that flicker of hope which refused to die.

The cuffs cracked and then shattered, falling off her wrists.

She slumped againstand I grabbed her close against the warmth of me.

Are you okay? I whispered.

She nodded weakly.

We need to get Trajan and Evander out of here.

I turned to them, their faces pale, their breathing labored.

The marks on their bodies pulsed in twith the runes on the walls, feeding off their strength.

Stay with Aurora, I told her, setting her gently against the 3/7 Chapter 188 wall.

She tried to protest but I silenced her with a look .

Trust me.

I knelt beside Trajan and laid my hand atop one of the marks.

The energy was cold and relentless, leaching his strength on every pulse.

Trajan, I said, my voice low.

Im going to break this, but you need to fight with me.

His eyes fluttered open, pain etched upon his features.

Do it, he rasped.

I focused again, drawing on that spower which had broken my chains.

It resisted immediately the mark flared bright but I pushed back against it, placing everything into it.

The mark dimmed and then was gone, leaving Trajan gasping for air.

Evander next, I said, moving swiftly.

It was the sprocess, the sstruggle and when the mark finally faded from Evanders body, he groaned and sat up, his hand clamped on my shoulder.

We need to move, I said, pulling him to his feet .

Aurora was on her feet already, though a little unsteady.

What about Piper ? she asked urgently.

4/7 Chapter 188 My heart clenched, for Id felt her through the bond a faint flickering presence that rapidly faded I had the feeling she was here but dont worry well find her, I promised As we worked our way deeper through the twisting corridors, the sounds of distant footsteps reached us, growing louder with each second that passed.

The Namelesss forces were closing in.

Then I heard her : Pipers scream tore through the air, raw and desperate .

This way! I yelled, directing the group in the direction of the noise.

We burst into a darkened chamber where Piper was about to be chained against a stone pillar, almost fainting but alive.

Holden stood before her; his eyes were wild with rage.

Here you are? he growled ; his gaze snapped to us.

I didnt waste any time.

The energy I had gathered launched forward in a big wave, hitting Holden and sending him stumbling backward He shouted, fighting against it, but it was enough to drain him.

Get her out of here ! I yelled to Aurora, who rushed forward with Trajan and Evander.

Chapter 188 5/7 As they freed Piper, Holdens gaze locked onto me, twisting with fury.

Youll regret this he spat, launching himself at me.

I met him head on, our bodies colliding in a brutal clash of power.

The shadows around him lashed out, but I fought back, using every ounce of strength to keep him at bay. Behind me, I heard Auroras voice.

We have her ! Dane, lets go ! With a last burst of energy, I pushed Holden back and won myself sprecious seconds.

Go! I yelled, whirled, and ran towards them.

We ran down the corridors as the angry yelling of Holden vibrated from behind.

We could see the exit but so could the forces of the Nameless.

We are not going to make it ! Trajan painted.

We will, I said resolutely, even as the doubt in my mind still chewed at me.

We were just reaching the edge of the forest when suddenly Warrick appeared, crawling with panic and fear on his face.

Warrick, Aurora spat.

Chapter 188 Im on your side! he shouted desperately, but none of us stopped to hear him out.

6/7 As the Namelesss creatures closed in, Warrick wheeled to face them, his blade flashing in the dim light. Go! Ill hold them off! I hesitated for a moment, but Aurora grabbed my arm.

Dane, we cant stay! Reluctantly.

I turned and ran with the others, Warricks shouts fading into the distance.

We didnt stop until the safety of Broken Ridge wrapped around us.

Piper dropped to the ground, breathing weirdly and Aurora turned to her, eyes ablaze.

Explain, she said.

Piper looked up; her face was an odd tapestry, mixed, of guilt and anger.

I dont understand him honestly, hes just betrayedI didnt trust him.

I never did.

But well he saved us, didnt he? Auroras gaze softened slightly, but her voice remained firm.

Warrick betrayed us, Piper.

And now hes paying the price.

Pipers hands clenched into fists, her voice trembling with fury.

He was a liar, but he didnt deserve this.

III make the Nameless 7/7 Chapter 188 pay for everything.

Trajan and Evander sat nearby, their faces pale, the marks on the bodies faint but still visible. Its not over, Trajan said, his voice low.

Those marks ... theyre still there.

Still connected to him.

Evander nodded grimly.

Hes not done with us yet, how can we get this marks out The packm closed in, faces carved by frowns E and doubts. A rumble of discontent passed its way through the group, all trust in Aurora now shaken.

Shes too reckless, someone whispered.

We cant keep following her blindly, another added.

I think its tfor us to make a major decision.