Chapter 170 1/6 AURORA Evelyn and I made it to the pack house and a chill breeze crossed the air .


    Dane was everywhere in my mind .


    His voice echoed in my head , the look in his eyes seemed to be tattooed at the back of my mind .


    I could almost see him standing in the shadows bracing himself against them so that we could leave .


    He let us leave free .


    Id seen something in his eyes , a fracture in the darkness , a glimmer of the man Id once loved .


    The man I loved touching , feeling , hugging , kissing .


    That was enough to make me sure that I hadnt been wrong about him .


    Go , get some rest , Evelyn said as we stepped into the hallway .


    There was a clip in her tone , but the exhaustion in her eyes softened her words .


    I nodded , though I knew very well that I was not going to sleep .


    While Evelyn walked to her room , my feet began moving automatically toward the little sitting room wherefort could be found during down times .


    The fire had burned down to glowing embers , and the room was Chapter 170 in shadow , I sank into the armchair by the firece , my eyes .


    fixed on the red glowing coals .


    2/6 The pearl pendanty heavily against my chest , its gentle clink.ag was a constant reminder of both its power and its cost .


    I didnt have much time to sit in silence .


    A knock at the door caught me off guard .


    Come in , I called , adjusting my position in the chair .


    The door creaked open and Trajan stood in the doorway .


    His face was somber , his dark eyes full of unspoken questions .


    You left , he said , an edge of anger chafing at his words .


    I let out a resigned sigh .


    I couldnt wait .


    His lips were pursed as he walked closer .


    Evelyn told me what happened .


    You went into their alone , Aurora .


    Do you know how dangerous that was ? I wasnt alone , I said , trying to keep my cool .


    Thats not the point , he snapped , clearly irritated .


    If Dane had let you in , you could be dead .


    Or worse .


    I had to try , I said , rising to meet his gaze .


    Trajan , I saw him , The real Dane .


    Hes still in there .


    For a moment , Trajans face softened , before he shook his head .


    And what if youre wrong ? What if next time the Nameless doesnt allow you to escape ? Chapter 170 Im not wrong , I replied with certainty .


    I cant be .


    Not about this .


    He stared at me for a long time , his jaw clenched tightly .


    Finally , he blew out a deep breath and ran his hand through his hair .


    Whats your n ? Because whatever youre doing , its not just saving Dane anymore .


    The Nameless is getting stronger , and we need to do something .


    I know , I said softly .


    Which is why Im going to talk to him .


    Trajans eyes went wide in surprise .


    Speak with him ? With Dane ? Yes , I said , my voice shaking slightly .


    He knows things about the Nameless , his ns , and his weaknesses .


    If theres any chance hell share that with me , we have to take it .


    What ? Trajan asked as his jaw dropped , his eyes searching mine as if he couldnt believe what I just said .


    I shrugged at him .


    Trajan swallowed and shook his head .


    Do you think hell help you ? he asked with a frown , unconvinced .


    I believe hell do anything to protect our children , I said .


    Even if it means going against the Nameless .


    Trajans frown deepened , but he didnt argue anymore .


    Chapter 170 4/6 With a hint of reluctance , he nodded .


    If this is what you want , then I have no other choice but to support you , because I couldnt risk letting you sneak there alone again … but , promise .


    me you will be more careful from now on .


    I will , I said , though I knew that was a lic .


    I am sorry , Trajan , I have to do this alone .


    He turned and left me then , and I dropped back onto the chair , thinking fast .


    If I could get Dane to talk , everything could change , but it was a gamble .


    A big one .


    I think I should talk to him , today itself .


    I looked out the window and it was almost dawn , I got up and like a mindless fool , I made my way out of the pack house , even though this felt like a suicide mission , I had to do it , I was chosen for a reason , I guess .


    I made my way back along my route to the border of Nameless territory .


    It wasnt long before I gotpany .


    Dane emerged from the darkness like he was expecting me .


    His eyes glowed in the moonlight , their golden rings shining , and he seemed as strong as ever .


    Aurora , he said , his voice low .


    Dane , I replied , trying my best to soundposed .


    He looked at me for a moment , his face indifferent .


    I told you , you shouldnt be here .


    Chapter 170 I need to talk to you , I persisted , closing the distance between us a little more .


    His jaw hardened .


    About what ? The Nameless , I told him .


    I need to know what hes nning .


    Danes eyes narrowed and the darkness wrapping around him tugged and shifted in a silent current .


    And you think Ill tell you ? I think you will , I said , holding his gaze .


    For them .


    For one brief moment , his face slipped and a hairline fracture appeared in the concrete of his calm .


    Them ? Our children , I whispered .


    Tristan and Seraphina .


    They need .


    you , Dane .


    They need their father .


    He turned his head , his jaw clenched .


    The darkness around him seemed at a loss , not knowing how to fill in .


    You dont understand , he said finally .


    The Nameless … hes not just a god .


    Hes a force .


    A storm .


    You cant stop him .


    I can try , I said .


    But I need your help .


    Dane looked into my eyes again , and for a moment , I thought he might say no .


    But then he sighed , and the stiffness in his shoulders eased a fraction .


    There is a relic , he whispered .


    It gives him power .


    If you can Chapter 170 6/6 destroy it … His voice trailed off , and he shook his head .


    But its not easy .


    He is bound to it , yet so am I.


    If you destroy it , you will also destroy me .


    My heart clenched at his words , though I didnt let it show .


    Then well find another way , I dered with conviction .


    Danes face rxed , and there was almost a glimmer of hope .


    Youve always been stubborn .


    I gave him a slight smile .


    And you always liked that about me .


    There was a moment when it felt like the weight of everything had been released .


    But then , the darkness moving along the floor around Dane changed , and his eyes became serious .


    You need to go , he pressed , the gravity of his tone now different .


    If he finds out that we spoke … I will go , I said .


    But I shall return .


    Aurora … leave now , he growled through gritted teeth as he balled his fist and closed his eyes .


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