Chapter 180 1/7 AURORA Its time .


    The growling voice was like a ripple in the air , an ominous echo that didnt leave room for doubt .


    The earth beneath our feet cracked further , cold seeping into my bones in an alien embrace .


    Danes grip on me tightened , his body coiled and tense , ready to shield me from whatever wasing .


    Before we could act , the air in the cell shimmered with an unnatural light , and we were both torn apart by some invisible force .


    I hit the floor hard , the breath knocked out of me , as Dane struggled against unseen bonds pinning him in ce .


    No ! I cried , reaching for him .


    But the Namelesss voice boomed again , cutting through the thick tension .


    Hush now , my dear .


    Were just beginning .


    The cell shifted , its oppressive energy growing denser , and the cracks in the ground seemed to radiate with dark magic .


    I see your people are worried about you … they dont know what ising for them , do they ? the Nameless shrieked and 2/7 Chapter 180ughed out loud .


    I stared at him in confusion , I balled up my fist and managed to get on my knees , How do you know … Ohh … maybe I should show you .


    He spread out his hand and a dark smoke came out of his wed fingers .


    The smoke circled up to me and I sniffed as it hung in front of me .


    Figures formed inside it and I widened my eyes in shock , I saw Trajan and Evander in the war room .


    Shit , so this scum could see out every move .


    Trajan paced the war room , his ws half extended , his jaw set in a grim line .


    Evander stood at the table , staring down at the hasty map they had drawn from the Namelesssir .


    Shes been gone too long , Trajan growled , mming his fist against the table .


    We should have stopped her , Evander shot him a sharp look .


    And how would you have done that ? You know Aurora .


    When she makes up her mind , nothing stops her .


    Our job now is to get her back .


    Trajans golden eyes flickered with frustration , but he didnt argue .


    Instead , he turned his attention back to the map .


    Well take the eastern side .


    The defenses there should be weaker .


    If were quiet … Evander cut him off with a dryugh .


    Quiet doesnt work with the Nameless .


    Hell know wereing .


    1 or not ? Evanders lips pressed into a thin line before he nodded .


    Im in .


    But we need to move now .


    Every second we waste , shes further away from us .


    The two men burst into their wolf forms , bodies lengthening and rippling with muscle , fur bristling .


    Then , without another word , they leaped into the night , swift and silent despite their size .


    As I watched theme near their of the Nameless , my heart throbbed within my chest as I screamed , No !! Donte .


    But they couldnt hear me , I could only watch and pray , the darkness twisted unnaturally , seeming to shift of their own ord .


    Trajan growled low , his sharp eyes caught the little glow which was a magic barrier ahead .


    Spreading out, each in wide circles , they found and cut for an opening .


    Evander found it , the energy of the barrier weaker just here , a slit only , and he went in first , motioning for Trajan to take point .


    But it was different inside : The heavy silence gave way to a deafening roar ; dark figures emerged from the dark , their eyes glowing in the dark and fixed on the intruders .


    4/7 Chapter 180 Ambush ! Trajan snarled , his ws swiping through the air as the first wave of darkness fell upon them .


    Beside him , Evander fought , theirbat a fatal battle of fangs shes .


    We must fall back ! Evander shouted , his voice breaking .


    No.


    Trajan growled .


    We will not leave her ! But the moments were too short to make a decision .


    The darkness closed over them , thickening into a living thing ; the struggle was beyond them .


    Trajans growls weakened into pained snarls as he was forced to the ground , parts of darknessshing his limbs tight .


    And Evander did not even struggle , the darkness washing over him entirely .


    No !!! I yelled within me , but it was of no use , if I wanted to save them , I had to save myself first .


    But how do I save them ? When trying to save just Dane I had gotten in trouble myself .


    I ced my palms together and said a silent prayer .


    Help me , Moon Goddess .


    The Nameless appeared in front of me , his smokey body forming from the darkness .


    I see youve been busy , he said , silky and smiling .


    Dane strained against the invisible bonds holding him tight , his 5/7 Chapter 180 muscles weak , his jaw clenched .


    Stay away from her , please he growled .


    Come to me instead .


    The Nameless burst outughing , a cold , wicked sound that ran chills down my spine .


    Oh , but its so much more entertaining when shes involved .


    Dont you agree , Aurora ? I shot him a re , refusing to give him even the satisfaction of a response .


    He stepped closer , his towering form suffocating .


    Youve caused me quite a bit of trouble , my dear .


    But now , I have a proposition for you .


    A choice , if you will .


    Danes growl grew louder , but the Nameless silenced him with a flick of his hand , and the restraints wrapped tightly around him .


    The Nameless turned to me , the smirk spreading across his face .


    I have two of your loyal little wolves .


    Trajan and Evander , so … My heart skipped a beat and I shook my head .


    No … Oh , yes , he said sarcastically .


    And Im afraid their futures arent shining too bright .


    You see , Ive decided to give them the same gift I bestowed upon Dane .


    Unless , of course , you choose another path .


    I didnt want to hear it , but he stepped closer , his voice a poisonous whisper .


    6/7 Chapter 180 Marry Holden .


    My chosen .


    Be his , and Ill spare your dear friends from a fate worse than death .


    Holden , his chosen ? Danes roar filled the cell , his fury evitable even through the restraints .


    You scundrell ! The Nameless ignored him , his gaze fixed on me .


    The clock is ticking , my dear .


    You have until sunrise to decide .


    Tears welled in my eyes as the weight of his words crushed me .


    I looked at Dane , his face contorted with anger and despair , and my heart broke .


    The Nameless chuckled , his form melting back into the darkness .


    Think carefully , Aurora .


    The fate of your friends , loved ones and yours rests on your answer .


    And with that , his form dissolved into the dark and the cell was silent once more .


    I fell and sat on the floor , as I let the tears fall .


    Dane struggled against his bonds , voice harsh as he called my state .


    Aurora … dont listen to him .


    Well find a way .


    But I couldnt answer .


    My mind was reeling with fear and doubts , and the ticking of an unseen clock echoed loudly in my Chapter 180 717 Sunrise felt like it was a lifetime away , and yet it was so near , too