Chapter 191 AURORA The air around me was oppressive as if even the forest itself had set against us .


    The raw smell of the earth came with something far darker beneath it fear , and something else , a creeping stench from the Nameless growing in power .


    The words of Morwen about the relic reyed in my mind , but they were drowned by the chaos surrounding us .


    I hadnt expected this ambush , and neither had anyone else .


    We ran .


    Again .


    Go faster ! I yelled , somehow harsh already as I turned to see Evanderg behind me .


    He panted , his breathing ragged , the marks on his arms and neck glowing bright with each step .


    I could feel the strain on his face , his jaw clenched tightly as he struggled against what was building inside of him .


    Evander , keep moving ! Trajan yelled , sharp but with a lot of concern .


    Chapter 191 I cant , Evander gasped , body convulsing as he fell to his knees .


    No ! I shrieked , spinning around as a dark surge exploded from him .


    It was like watching an explosion of a storm from his core .


    Darkness shot out in circles , cutting the air with a horrible scream .


    2/7 It shook the earth , and this dark magic mmed into the trees , bursting them into shattered wood .


    Evander , stop ! I cried , but it was useless .


    Once more , the darkness struck , this time finding a member of our pack who ran with us .


    With a sharp cry , he was thrown backward into the bulk of a tree .


    Fall back ! Trajan yelled then , his hard grip upon my arm as he yanked me in his wake with the mess expanding .


    Now his screams were serious , a pure sound of agony , and his hands wed as if to tear the markings from his skin .


    Evander ! Piper screamed above the noise , as ineffective as the rest of us .


    The energy boiling inside of him couldnt be stopped by the Chapter 191 trees , against the fence , in all directions from his body .


    More members of the pack went down under it , their cries piercing into the dark .


    3/7 Get him out of here ! I screamed at Trajan , my eyes welling hot with tears .


    I cant ! Trajan yelled back , voice cracking .


    Hes too far gone ! A further burst of dark energy burst from Evander , and they all scattered .


    Dane alone didnt move back and took a step further toward Evander , face set in some weird decision despite the clear peril .


    Dane , no ! I screamed , but of course , he didnt listen .


    He reached Evander at just the moment another surge of magic erupted .


    Daneunched himself into it , taking its hit .


    I watched in horror as with a force that sent him falling across the ground , blood streaked his face .


    Dane ! I cried , rushing to his side .


    He was on all fours , coughing brutally , but he still nced up at me , smiling weakly .


    Youre okay .


    Thats what matters .


    Chapter 191 No ! I shouted , dropping to my knees next to him .


    You dont get to say that ! We need you , Dane ! He shook his head , and his voice was barely audible over a whisper .


    Aurora , you have to go .


    Now.


    4/7 Im not leaving you ! I eximed , my hands shaking with the effort of trying to pull him to his feet .


    His hand wrapped over mine , halting me .


    His grip was weak but firm enough to cause no argument .


    Listen to me , he said , his eyes locking onto mine .


    If the Nameless catches us both , it is over .


    You need to survive .


    You need to fight .


    Tears streamed down my face as I shook my head .


    I wont be able to do this without you .


    Yes , you can , he said , his voice breaking .


    Youre much stronger than you think .


    Before I could say more , the sound of footsteps andughter soaked through the trees .


    The Namelesss forces were closing in .


    Chapter 191 Go , Dane begged , desperation seeping from his Please , Aurora .


    Do not let them win .


    5/7 eyes .


    I hesitated so much as hesitated , my heart aching at the sight of him pale skinned , bruised body , yet the resolve in his eyes unwavering .


    Ill be back for you , I whispered , my voice shaking .


    He smiled weakly .


    I know you will .


    .


    I forced myself to my feet , my body screaming in protest .


    Trajan grabbed my arm , pushing me away as I moved back , my eyes never leaving Dane .


    I didnt make it that far .


    I hid behind a tree , watching in helpless horror as the Nameless forces descended on him .


    They pulled him up , holding him to his feet .


    One of them cuffed him across the face and I cried at the blood trickling off his lip .


    Wheres your strength now , hero ? one sneered .


    Dane said nothing .


    He stood tall , his jaw clenched , his eyes filled with determination .


    Another blow came , and I bit on my hand to stop a sob .


    Chapter 191 They pulled him away , and I saw the Nameless step forward .


    6/7 It was suffocating just to breathe the same air as him , his form was wrapped in darkness pulsing with evil intent .


    He leaned in close to Dane , his voice low , cold .


    You thought you could defy me ? Foolish .


    Dane didnt flinch .


    You wont win , he said , his voice firm despite the pain .


    The Namelessughed .


    It was a cold , wicked sound that sent shivers down my spine .


    Oh , but I already have .


    I watched them drag Dane into the darkness , his figure swallowed up .


    My legs got weak and I went down hard onto the earth , crying so hard .


    Momentster , Trajan and the rest found me .


    They said nothing .


    There was nothing to say .


    Their eyes reflected the same anguish in mine .


    I held myself , my body as the weight of our loss crushed down on me .


    We cant keep losing like this , I whispered , breaking down .


    We cant …