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Chapter 176

    Chapter 176 1/6 AURORA The air still smelled like smoke and blood from the battle as I wandered past the treeline near Broken Ridge .


    I ran as fast as I could upon hearing Danes instruction despite others telling me to stay and be strong , I told Trajan I needed to clear my head , but in truth , I couldnt shake the memory of the way the darkness around Dane had surged during the fight .


    It was different , alive in a way I hadnt seen before .


    And it wasnt just the Namelesss power .


    The pearl pendant at my throat hummed faintly , aforting pulse against my skin .


    It was as if the goddess herself were urging me forward .


    My feet carried me through the forest almost without thought , the quiet stillness broken only by the crunch of leaves underfoot .


    The pack was regrouping and I knew Trajan or Evander would be furious if they realized Id slipped away again .


    But I had to know .


    The darkness had retreated after the battle but something about it lingered in the air , like a whisper just out of earshot .


    I paused in a clearing , my eyes scanning the trees .


    The crescent moon cast long shadows , and the faint scent of something … wrong … drifted 2/6 Chapter 176 toward me .


    Dane , I whispered under my breath .


    Was he still fighting ? Or had the Nameless punished him for whatever hesitation Id seen in his eyes ? My chest tightened .


    I couldnt let myself believe he was gone , not when Id felt his presence so strongly during the fight .


    The pearl at my neck grew warmer .


    I reached up and wrapped my fingers around it , feeling its steady pulse .


    It was almost like a heartbeat .


    And then I felt it .


    It wasnt just the pendant .


    It was something else , a faint tug at the back of my mind .


    The bond between Dane and me was still there , even if it was fragile .


    For a moment , I froze , unsure if I was imagining it .


    But no , it was real .


    His emotions filtered through , faint but undeniable .


    Restlessness .


    Frustration .


    And … fear ? My breath caught .


    Dane didnt fear easily .


    If he was afraid , something was happening .


    I stepped forward instinctively , my hand tightening around the pendant .


    Dane , whats happening ? I whispered though I knew he couldnt hear me .


    The bond pulsed faintly in response , like a thread being tugged on .


    My feet moved on their own , carrying me deeper into the forest .


    I wasnt sure where I was going , but the pull was undeniable .


    And then , the atmosphere shifted .


    Chapter 176 3/6 It was gentle at first like the air had grown heavier .


    My skin itches and a shiver ran down my spine .


    The trees seemed darker , their shadows stretching unnaturally long .


    I hesitated , my instincts screaming at me to turn back .


    But there is something I sense .


    How can I sense Danes presence so close when he was on the battlefield , did he follow me ? Then , this atmosphere seemed strange all of a sudden , I should have changed to get away from here , but I couldnt .


    Not when Danes presence felt so close .


    Luna , a voice whispered .


    It was soft , almost melodic , but it carried an edge that made my blood run cold .


    I spun around , my heart hammering in my chest .


    Whos there ? The shadows seemed to ripple , and a figure stepped forward .


    It cant be Dane .


    It was taller , its form shifting and insubstantial , like a smoke given shape .


    My stomach dropped .


    Ah , Aurora , the figure said , its voice dripping with mockery .


    So brave , so foolish .


    The Nameless .


    My breath caught , and I took a step back , my hand flying to the pendant at my neck .


    Its warmth surged , but it didnt feel like enough .


    What do you want ? I demanded , my voice sharper than I felt .


    The Nameless chuckled , a low , guttural sound that sent chills 4/6 Chapter 176 down my spine .


    Want ? My dear , youve walked straight into my hands .


    Theres no need for want .


    Only inevitability .


    I turned to run , but the shadows moved faster .


    They surged around me , thick and suffocating , cutting off my escape .


    Panic wed at my chest as I struggled against them , but they were like smoke , intangible yet unyielding .


    Let me go ! I snarled , my wolf instincts kicking in despite the fact I had no wolf to shift into .


    The Namelesss form loomed closer , his glowing eyes narrowing as he watched my struggles with amusement .


    Youre predictable , Aurora .


    Always led by your emotions .


    Its what makes you so delightfully easy to manipte .


    I thrashed harder , but the shadows only tightened around me .


    My breath came in short gasps as the air seemed to grow thinner .


    Far away , I felt the bond with Dane pulse again , stronger this time .


    It wasnt just restlessness now it was anger , a deep , primal rage that seemed to echo through the connection .


    The Nameless tilted his head as if sensing it too .


    Ah , your dear Dane .


    Do you think hell save you ? Heughed , the sound reverberating through the clearing .


    Hes as much mine as you are now .


    I froze , my chest heaving as I red at him .


    Hell never be yours .


    The Namelesss smile widened , cruel and knowing .


    Well see .


    Chapter 176 5/6 The shadows surged again , and I felt myself being lifted off the ground .


    My heart raced as I struggled , but it was useless .


    The Namelesss magic was too strong .


    And then , just as quickly as it started , everything stopped .


    The darkness held me suspended in the air , and the Nameless leaned closer , his voice a venomous whisper .


    Wee to your trap , Aurora .


    My stomach twisted as realization washed over me .


    This had all been a setup .


    The Dane who asked me to run , and the one I just felt his presence , it was all fake , The suspicious movement , the lingering darkness , it was bait , and Id walked right into it .


    The Nameless chuckled as he saw the understanding dawn in my eyes .


    Oh , dont look so surprised .


    Did you really think I wouldnt anticipale your every move ? Youre predictable , my dear .


    So painfully predictable .


    Dane is your weakness .


    The weight of my mistake crashed down on me , and for the first time in years , I felt truly powerless.


    Far away , through the faint bond , I felt Danes anger re like wildfire .


    But he was too far .


    No one could help me now .


    The Nameless raised a hand , and the shadows began to close in around me .


    I gasped , my vision blurring as the air grew impossibly thin .


    And then everything went still .


    Not dark , not silent , just still , as if the world itself had paused .


    At that moment , one thought echoed in my mind , clear and sharp as a de :
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