Chapter 177 DANE The weight of the darkness pressed against me , an unrelenting force that felt as though it was crushing the life out of me .


    The air was thick , the shadows pulsing like a living thing .


    I sat slumped against the rough stone wall of my prison , my wrists still raw from the shackles that I had just managed to break .


    The marks left behind were faintly glowing , a cruel reminder of the Namelesss grip on me .


    But Auroras fear had reached me .


    It hadnt been sharp or loud but rather a faint , trembling thread in my mind .


    Still , it was enough to make my wolf stir , wing at my insides with renewed urgency .


    She was in danger .


    I couldnt sit here and do nothing .


    I nced toward the far corner of the cavern , where a shadow creature lingered , its form flickering and unstable .


    Unlike the others , which prowled with purpose and malice , this one seemed hesitant .


    Its golden eyes never strayed far from me , watching as though waiting for something .


    My wolf growled softly .


    This one could be the key .


    I forced myself to my feet , my legs trembling beneath me .


    Every movement was a struggle against the remnants of the Namelesss magic , which seemed to seep into every crack of my 2/6 Chapter 177 being .


    But I straightened my spine and called out .


    You .


    Come here .


    The creature froze , its shifting form stilling for a moment before .


    it drifted closer .


    It stopped a few feet away , its glowing eyes .


    narrowing .


    I know you can understand me , I said , my voice low and steady .


    Youre not like the others .


    It didnt speak , none of them did but the way it tilted its head gave me hope that it was listening .


    I felt her , I continued , taking a slow step closer .


    Aurora .


    Shes trapped , just like I am .


    And if youve ever felt the pull of something greater , if youve ever wanted to break free from this darkness , I need your help .


    The creatures edges flickered again , its shape rippling as though in conflict .


    You werent always like this , were you ? I pressed , my voice softer now .


    You had a life before the Nameless took it from you .


    I know what thats like .


    He took mine , too .


    But we dont have to stay his pawns .


    Not anymore .


    The creature edged closer , its golden eyes dimming slightly .


    It felt like a question , unspoken but heavy in the air .


    I need you to help me break out of here , I said .


    If you do , Ill make sure the Nameless pays for what hes done .


    To you .


    To me .


    To all of us .


    Chapter 177 For a long moment , there was only silence .


    Then , slowly , the creature extended a shadowy limb toward the wall behind me .


    The darkness twisted and shifted as it pressed against the stone , revealing a hidden passageway I hadnt noticed before .


    Relief flooded through me , but I didnt let it show .


    Thank you , I said simply , meeting its glowing gaze .


    Youre doing the right thing .


    It didnt respond .


    Instead , it melted into the shadows , disappearing as quickly as it hade .


    I turned toward the newly revealed passage , my chest tightening with a mix of hope and dread .


    I didnt know where it led , but it was the only chance I had .


    The air in the tunnel was colder , the walls narrowing as I moved deeper into the unknown .


    My wolf growled softly , a warning that something wasnt right .


    But I pushed forward , driven by the faint connection to Aurora that pulsed faintly in the back of my mind .


    She was out there and she needed me .


    As I rounded a corner , the ground beneath me shifted .


    The stone trembled , and a low growl echoed through the passage .


    My heart sank as I realized I wasnt alone .


    The Namelesss forces were waiting for me .


    They emerged from the darkness , their forms flickering and unstable , but their golden eyes burned with purpose .


    There were too many to My wolf surged to the surface , teeth bared as I prepared to fight .


    The darkness came alive with snarls and growls as the creatures closed in .


    My ws shed through the air , connecting with their twisting forms .


    For everyone I struck down , two more took its ce .


    But I couldnt stop .


    Auroras fear burned in the back of my mind , a constant reminder of what was at stake .


    The creatures lunged again , their golden eyes glowing with malice .


    I braced myself , my ws ready … And then , all at once , they stopped .


    The silence was deafening , broken only by my weird breathing .


    The creatures stepped aside , their forms melting into the shadows to reveal the Nameless himself .


    He stood at the far end of the passage , his golden eyes gleaming with triumph .


    Well , Dane , he said , his voice low .


    It seems youve been busy .


    I growled low in my throat , my ws still extended .


    Let her go .


    The Nameless chuckled , a deep , mocking sound .


    Oh , Dane .


    Youre in no position to make demands .


    He raised one hand , and the darkness surged forward , coiling around me like a snake .


    I struggled against it , but it was no use .


    33 This is what you wanted , isnt it ? The Namelesss voice echoed through the tunnel , cold and mocking .


    Chapter 177 5/6 His form then materialized again at the far end of the passage , lowering and shadowed , his golden eyes glowing with cruel amusement .


    You thought you could defy me , Dane .


    That you could escape .


    I didnt respond .


    My ws extended , my body tense as the darkness pressed in around me .


    The Nameless stepped closer , his smile widening .


    Did you really think I wouldnt see thising ? I know you better than you know yourself .


    He gestured to the creatures surrounding me , their snarls growing louder .


    Youve caused enough trouble for one lifetime .


    But dont worry , Ill make sure Aurora knows just how much youve failed her .


    The mention of her name sent a surge of rage through me .


    I lunged , ws shing through the air , but the darkness tightened around me , forcing me to my knees .


    The Namelessughed , a deep , guttural sound that echoed through the passage .


    Youre a fool , Dane , he said , his voice dripping with disgust .


    And now , youll watch as everything you care about crumbles to dust .


    He raised a hand , and the darkness surged forward , their golden eyes burning like fire .


    I braced myself , every muscle in my body taut with defiance .


    The Namelesss voice was thest thing I heard before the darkness consumed me .


    Lets see how strong you really are .