Chapter 174 DANE The chains dug into my wrists , burning like fire .


    The Namelesss magic pulsed through them , shadows coiling tighter around me with every passing moment .


    I could feel his fury before I heard his voice , thick in the air like a storm about to break .


    You think this is a game ? His voice reverberated through the cavern , low and deadly .


    I didnt respond .


    My head hung low , sweat dripping from my forehead .


    My body ached from struggling against the chains but I didnt stop testing them .


    If there was even a sliver of weakness , Id find it .


    You defy me , the Nameless continued , his form materializing in front of me .


    Golden eyes zed from a swirling mass of shadows , and his voice cut like a de .


    You think you can sabotage me and I wont notice ? 2/7 Chapter 174 I think , I said through gritted teeth , That youre afraid .


    Thats why youre here , trying to make me shake because you know Ill never stop .


    The shadows surged , mming into my chest like a tidal wave .


    Pain ripped through me , forcing a strangled sound from my throat .


    You dare speak to me of fear ? The Nameless loomed closer , his towering form blocking out the little light there was in the cavern .


    I am fear incarnate , Dane .


    You exist because I allow it .


    I forced myself to meet his gaze , even as agony radiated through my body .


    You dont allow anything .


    You manipte , you destroy , but you dont create .


    Thats why youll never win .


    Hisugh was cold , a sound that echoed off the stone walls like thunder .


    You amuse me , young werewolf .


    But amusement onlysts so long .


    Your defiance has cost you , and now it will cost her .


    My breath caught .


    HER ? He waved a hand , and the darkness shifted , forming a window of smoke and light .


    Aurora .


    3/7 Chapter 174 The image was as clear as if I were standing in the war room beside her .


    She was bent over a map , her lc eyes sharp with focus .


    Her lips moved as she issued orders , and the werewolves around her nodded in grim determination .


    She fights so hard , the Nameless said , his voice dripping with mockery .


    But she doesnt understand .


    No matter how clever she thinks she is , she cant outmaneuver me .


    I see everything .


    Every step she takes , every breath she draws , it all leads to one inevitable conclusion .


    I pulled against the chains , fury surging through me .


    Leave her out of this .


    Out of this ? He turned to me , shadows swirling like a storm around his form .


    You dont understand , Dane .


    She is this .


    Everything revolves around her .


    Around you .


    The more you resist , the worse it will be for her .


    This assault is your doing .


    Youre the one waging war , I spat , my voice raw with anger .


    Youre the one who ..


    Enough ! His voice was a whip crack , silencing me instantly .


    You forced my hand .


    And now , you will bear witness to the consequences .


    Chapter 174 The image shifted , showing Broken Ridges defenses .


    4/7 The Pack Warriors lined the perimeters , their eyes scanning the horizon .


    Witches stood among them , their hands glowing with spells ready to be unleashed .


    They think theyre ready , the Nameless sneered .


    But they have no idea whatsing .


    My heart pounded as I watched the scene unfold .


    The shadows on the edges of the image grew darker and deeper .


    Figures emerged , creatures twisted and monstrous , with glowing eyes and ws that dripped with malice .


    The Namelesss army .


    Shell fight , he said , almost happily .


    And shell lose .


    And you will watch as everything you love burns to ash .


    The shadows around me tightened , driving the breath from my lungs .


    Shell stop you , I choked out , my voice barely audible .


    Hisughter was cruel .


    Oh , Dane .


    She doesnt even know what shes up against .


    But dont worry , youll have a front row seat .


    He waved a hand , and the image dissolved into smoke .


    Then he turned back to me , his golden eyes zing .


    You think youve been clever , sabotaging me .


    But I see everything .


    Every 577 Chapter 174 lie , every betrayal .


    The shadows surged again , wrapping around my throat .


    I made you , he hissed .


    I can unmake you just as easily .


    Remember that the next time you think of crossing me .


    The pressure around my throat eased , and I gasped for air .


    Enjoy your chains , he said , his form dissolving into darkness .


    Youll wear them until the end .


    As the cavern fell silent , I slumped forward , every muscle in my body screaming in pain .


    But I wasnt done .


    I closed my eyes , reaching for the faint bond that still tied me to Aurora .


    It was fragile , a whisper against the roar of the shadows , but it was there .


    Aurora , I thought , pouring every ounce of my will into the connection .


    Stay strong .


    Dont let him break you .


    The bond pulsed faintly , a flicker of warmth in the darkness .


    I had to do something .


    Anything .


    The chains burned against my skin as I tried to break them again , pulling with all the strength I had left .


    Pain shot through me , but I didnt stop .


    Chapter 174 I couldnt stop .


    Aurora needed time , time to prepare , to fight , to survive .


    And if I could give her that , even at the cost of my freedom , I would .


    The shadows around me began to shift , growing denser , and darker .


    And then , out of the corner of my vision , I saw it .


    A crack in the stone wall , where my chains were held .


    Small , almost negligible , but there .


    Hope red in my chest .


    I focused all my energy on my bond with Aurora , drawing strength from it as I began to pull against the chains again , trying to tug it out of the wall .


    The shadows resisted , tightening their grip , but I pushed through the pain .


    The crack widened , light spilling through it .


    But then , a voice echoed through the cavern , cold and deadly .


    Youll never escape , Dane .


    As soon as it was gone , I tested the chains again .


    They didnt budge .


    But I wont stop .


    My thoughts were a whirlwind of desperation and determination .


    Chapter 174 Aurora needed time to find the relics true purpose .


    7/7 I closed my eyes , focusing on the faint bond that still tied me to Aurora , getting ready to snap the chains with all my might once more .


    It was fragile , barely there , but enough .


    Stay strong , Aurora , I thought .


    Ill find a way .


    Then darkness surged , consuming everything .


    And the world went dark .