Chapter 153 AURORA As Dane and his malevolent pack crossed the territorial borders , I waited in the heart of the forest in the house his grandfather had built .


    As Luna , my senses were attuned to the impending darkness .


    I felt theming like the buildup of lightning in the air before a storm .


    The trap had beenid , and the tension in the air crackled with both apprehension and determination .


    But notpletely because of Dane .


    Luna , youre making a mistake .


    I nced up at Evelyn .


    We were in my rooms as I was dressing for the g .


    She was already ready , wearing a blue dress that matched her eyes with a sword sheathed at her side .


    She had her arms crossed under her breasts .


    Her blue eyes were serious .


    Her blond hair was longer now , and shed pulled it back into a high ponytail decorated with glittering gems .


    I lifted a brow at her .


    Evelyn willingly joining my pack had been a massive shock .


    But she had , and now she headed the squad of elite female warrior wolves who protected me at all times .


    The goddess had been right about who she would be .


    Chapter 153 2/5 Archer Danes former beta and the father of her child had gone rogue rather than serve me .


    But Evelyn stayed , and once .


    her son , Ace , was born , she changed .


    She became more fierce , more loyal .


    We learned a yearter that Archer died in the pack wars that Dane was waging across Europe .


    Fighting for him or against him , I didnt know .


    But even though I allowed myself to trust Evelyn because the goddess did , I knew there were still one or two secrets between us .


    Because of that , I kept her at arms length as much as I could .


    There was just no one who could match the power she had in a battle , thanks to her being chosen of the goddess .


    I wielded moonlight like healing water .


    She wielded it like avenging silver me .


    I dont make mistakes , Captain , I said cooly as I ran my fingers .


    over a selection of lipsticks , choosing the one that would best go with my silver gown .


    I take calcted risks .


    Just because you won him back by appearing at a g doesnt mean it will work the other way around .


    The Dane we knew is dead and gone .


    Hes a puppet now .


    A tool of the Nameless .


    Thats the difference between you and me , I said .


    You gave up on him .


    I never will .


    Evelyn rolled her eyes .


    Youre going to get us all killed .


    Then whos going to save everyone ? Chapter 153 3/5 I turned to face her , my voice and eyes cold .


    I am going to get my husband and the father of my children back .


    We are going to im the relic , and then we are going to put the Nameless back in the prison where he belongs .


    She met my re for a moment , then dropped her head .


    Yes , Luna .


    Trajan knocked .


    He briefed me on Evanderstest reports .


    My cousin had be my most trusted operative since I became Luna , spending most of the time outside my territory to hunt the Nameless and gather information .


    I suspected in part it was because he didnt want to be around Danes sister , Piper , now that his face was so scarred .


    As for Piper , she was a diplomat who helped me reach out to other packs .


    Shed helped me form several alliances .


    I visited the twins .


    At six , theyd both grown Tristan more than Seraphina .


    He was big and active , and she was a tiny wisp of a thing .


    Shed be very quiet since their captivity by the Broken Forest pack and all the other events of two years ago .


    Losing Dane had been hard on our little girl .


    I said goodnight to them .


    The sun had set .


    The moon was rising .


    It was a sultry summer night , just like the night he imed me for the first time .


    Chapter 153 I felt the moment Dane set foot in my territory .


    4/5 On instinct , I moved to a window and looked toward the road .


    There was a quarter moon tonight , and as Dane and his corrupted wolves entered my territory , the sky shimmered with mystical barriers that Id paid a fortune to have three covens of witches construct to protect us from the powers of the Nameless .


    The barriers rippled , revealing their lines like fine silverce .


    Then the lines disappeared as the ripples moved outward like waves in a pond .


    Did he know what hed walked into ? Did he suspect me of a trap ? Only time would tell .


    I nced once more in the mirror at myself .


    Still pale and tall , with lc eyes .


    Cool and collected , even though my stomach felt knotted inside .


    It was time .


    I walked down the stairs , to the balcony where Dane had once stood when I entered this house to attend a g at his invitation even though he didnt realize who I was .


    Tonight , the pack house was just as full of wolves .


    Everyone and everything was just as glittering .


    There was a feastid out .


    Music yed .


    Windows and doors were thrown open , and the rich scents of summer wafted in .


    Chapter 153 5/5 When Ide back here the first time , I thought only my own life was in the bnce .


    Now there was so much more .


    Not just me and Dane but the world .


    The music slowed , and I nced down .


    Shadows billowed from the door like fog .


    Eyes gleamed from the manufactured darkness .


    Then Dane stepped out .


    I didnt think he would see me , at first .


    Id thought to blend in with the crowd and watch him for a long moment before he could watch me .


    But as soon as Dane stepped from the mist , his eyes locked on me .


    He didnt hesitate .


    He pushed through everyone between us and held out his hand .


    Aurora , he said .


    Dance with me .