Chapter 131 AURORA Isto in ckness .


    It wasnt the soft darkness of night , or the kind that felt like it would shelter me from prying eyes .


    No , it was deeper than that .


    Like the darkness of being far beneath the earth .


    Like a ce where light had never been , and never existed .


    Aurora ….


    I shuddered and blinked , then realized the stone was in front of me .


    It was tall , with bands of inscriptions around wrapped around it at about the height of my head .


    Aurora … The sound of my name came again .


    I felt like it wasing from the stone .


    Its time to set me free … I shook my head .


    Id heard this voice before , in the past , in other shadowy visions .


    It always seemed to be connected to who the Reeds wanted me to be the woman I had been before Id lost my memory and be Jacksons unwanted wife .


    Long , inky fingers wrapped around the edge of the stone .


    A 2/5 Chapter 131 figure leaned out as if it were peering at me .


    I couldnt see anything of it but its shape shadow on shadow .


    It slide out from behind the stone .


    That was the only way I could describe its movement .


    It was too smooth to be a walk .


    It md to me , human shaped but disappearing into a mass if shadowed coils on the ground , like billowing smoke .


    Its time , the figure said .


    For the first time in any of these visions , I could hear that its voice was deep and masculine , as sinuous and smooth as its movements .


    I felt frozen , like my feet were stuck in a block of ice .


    My heart felt like a block of ice , as well .


    So cold , just beating threatened to shatter it .


    It lifted its long fingered hand to my face to caress it .


    As it did , chains clinked .


    I looked down and saw the shadow creature wore heavy manacles .


    They chained its hands together .


    Even heavier chains led back from each of its wrists to the bands of symbols on the stone .


    As I watched , the symbols started to glow with red light , and so did the chains .


    I shivered but couldnt seem to pull away from the creatures touch .


    Who are you ? I am a prisoner , its voice now seemed to sound both in the air and in my mind .


    Ive been kept here , bound to the stone .


    Chapter 131 I didnt understand .


    A prisoner ? 3/5 Beyond him , as if buried deep inside the stone , there was a feeling that reminded me of cool , flowing water .


    Like my own magic .


    The ic .


    It was there , trapped inside the stone .


    But the chains binding the creature made of shadows were wrapped around it , as well .


    Yes .


    In a way .


    But Im also a guardian , bound to this stone for a thousand years to protect the relic .


    Ive guided you all this time , he whispered .


    His voice was beautiful .


    The shadows shifted and almost resolved into a mans face , so perfect it made my breath catch .


    I guided your mother , too .


    Id been distracted by the relic , but now the guardian had my full attention .


    You knew my mother ? gave He nodded gravely .


    She was my greatest follower .


    She up everything for me … and for you .


    So that you would be ready when the time came .


    Something felt off about his words , and I shook my head like I was trying to shoo away a fly that kept trying tond on my ear .


    Ready for what ? To be my mate , of course .


    I am the guardian , and you are destined to be the greatest Luna of all time .


    Chapter 131 His fingers stroked my check .


    The touch of shadow chilled me to the bone and numbed my skin so much that I could almost believe his hands were warm .


    You are mine , he said .


    You were meant to be mine .


    His rds stole into my mind like a slowly rising fog .


    Then his fingers tightened on my face .


    But what is this ? Bound to another ? White shed in the darkness his teeth , sharp and white .


    He hooked a finger in the air over my chest , like he could see something there I couldnt .


    Then a saw a silver thread caught on his finger .


    It looked as if it were tied somewhere inside my chest and led away into the distance .


    Interesting , the guardian whispered .


    He looked at me with sympathetic eyes .


    I could free you if you want .


    This Alpha , I can tell hes not the one you want .


    Holden .


    I shuddered .


    He made me … I dont want him … The guardian moved behind me , grasped my shoulders , and whispered against the sensitive shell of my ear , I know who you want .


    You are destined for me , but Im not jealous .


    You can have as many ythings as you desire .


    Look .


    He swirled his hand , and Dane appeared in front of me .


    He was shirtless and bound .


    I saw a vision of myself approach him .


    I was wearing a dress that plunged in the back and front and spiked heels .


    His eyes followed me , hungry and filled with desire .


    But only desire .


    There was nothing else there no caring , Chapter 131 no love .


    5/5 You can have him if you want .


    You can have everything .


    Would you like your enemies , too ? I will give you everything .


    I willy the entire world at your feet .


    I saw Evelyn appear on the ground ; her body so entirely wrapped in chains it was hard to see any of her .


    She has hurt you more than most because of her selfishness .


    She has always been selfish , serving herself instead of the people she should .


    The words sounded oddly bitter , as if shed personally offended him .


    The guardian , who was bing more and more human every second , swirled around in front of me .


    I can even give you your wolf back .


    All you have to do is choose me .


    What do you say ?