Chapter 190 AURORA The roars of Evander still echoed in my mind long after Dane and Trajan had finally managed to calm him , His glowing eyes finally dimmed back into the haunted gaze that we all shared .
The markings on his body pulsed weakly now , a reminder that our time was ticking away .
Weight crushed down upon me and I collapsed onto the edge of the table in the war room , my hands shaking .
Morwen was brought over with some kind of huge sigh ; her wild red curls covered most of her face as her fingers flew across ancient symbols drawn into the pages .
She muttered to herself .
She sounded like she was arguing with the text .
Morwen , I whispered , my voice no louder than the pounding in my head .
She didnt look up .
Not now , Luna .
Im close .
Standing behind me , Dane had placed a hand on my shoulder .
Chapter 190 2/7 His warmth was calm , but not even he could disperse this sense of dread moving inside my chest .
What is she after ? he asked in that low voice of his .
Answers , I replied with a hollowness in my tone .
But in that instant , Morwen slammed her hand onto the jumped .
page ; I She stood , pivoting to face us squarely , her hazel eyes shining like a mix of victory and fear .
I have it , she said , raising a finger .
What have you got ? Dane asked , stepping closer ; the tension in his frame screamed of readiness .
The Namelesss source of power , she said , the tip of her finger touching the page with an almost man like energy .
I rose to my feet , my heart racing .
What is it ? Morwen filled her lungs , her face unyielding .
He is drawing power from a piece of the Moon Goddesss shattered essence .
Its what makes him strong , immortal , and can control the dark .
My stomach twisted .
The Moon Goddess , the one being that had guided and Chapter 190 3/7 protected our kind for centuries , defiled , her essence corrupted by the Nameless .
How ? I managed to choke out .
Morwen shook her head .
The texts do not explain it all , but it would seem the fragment was stolen eons ago during the great celestial war .
The Nameless has somehow twisted it , using it to make his kind of divinity .
Dane tightened a fist , clenching his jaw .
How are we supposed to stop him now ? Morwen hesitated , her gaze darting to me .
Theres a relic .
An ancient artifact created by the Moon Goddess herself , designed to reclaim her essence .
I frowned , stepping closer .
What kind of relic ? Morwens lips pressed into a thin line .
Thats the tricky part .
The relic isnt just some object lying around waiting for us to find it .
Its tied to you , Aurora .
The room fell silent .
Tied to me ? I echoed , my voice little more than a whisper .
Morwen nodded gravely .
Chapter 190 The dreams youve been having .
The silver figure .
Theyre all connected .
The relic isnt something you should find , but something you have to wake .
I felt the blood siphon out of my face .
Wake ? How ? Morwen sighed , massaging her temples .
4/7 The silver figure symbolizes the guidance of the Moon Goddess .
This can be woken only by one she has chosen , a direct vessel of her will .
That is you , Aurora .
I opened my mouth to protest , but Dane spoke first .
What does she need to do ? Morwen turned the book to us , pointing at an elaborate drawing of a glowing artifact centered in some sort of swirling vortex of stars .
The relic awaits , dormant , in something called the Veil of Echoes .
Its a plane between this world and that of the celestial .
To get to it , Aurora will have to do a very hazardous ritual to unlock the passage .
And once shes inside … She paused , her voice trailing off as she let her gaze fall to the floor .
Once Im there , what ? I pressed , my stomach knotting .
Morwen hesitated before she met my eyes .
The Veil is a place of trials .
It will test you in every way Chapter 190 5/7 imaginable , your strength , your resolve , your heart .
And if you fail … Then the Nameless wins , Dane finished grimly .
A heavy silence fell over the room .
I swallowed hard as my mind whirled .
How much time do we have before the Nameless figures out what were up to ? Not long , Morwen replied .
The Veil of Echoes is a location of immense power .
To open the portal , we will send out a ripple even he will feel .
Dane stepped forward then , leading with his presence .
Then we need to get going .
Aurora wont do this alone .
You cant go with her , Morwen said sharply .
The Veil is meant for her alone .
Anyone else who enters risks being lost forever .
Danes jaw tightened , his eyes flashing with determination .
Then Ill stay here and protect her while shes gone .
No one will touch her .
Im going too , Piper said from the doorway , her voice firm .
Chapter 190 I turned to her , standing in the doorway pale but resolute .
Piper , this isnt your fight , I said , my voice soft yet firm .
She stepped into the room , her gaze locking onto mine .
6/7 The Nameless nearly took Aurora and Evander from me .
Even Warrick … He betrayed me , but he also saved us .
I owe it to him and to you to see this through .
Dane crossed his arms over his chest , an eyebrow raised in uncertainty .
And what do you propose you do , Piper ? The Veil isnt something you just walk into .
I know that , she returned with flashing eyes .
I can help prepare the ritual .
And if anything happens while Auroras gone , Ill fight to my last breath to make sure she has a home to return to .
I looked at Dane ; he nodded in agreement .
Okay , I said , turning back to Morwen .
What must we do to open this portal ? Morwens eyes darkened .noveldrama
We will have to get the moonstone from the temple ruins outside Broken Ridge .
It is the only thing powerful enough to Chapter 190 channel the Moon Goddesss energy into the ritual .
7/7 I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders .
Then lets get it .
First , Morwen outlined the journey in detail , and I couldnt shake the unease coiling in my stomach .
The Veil of Echoes sounded like a place where nightmares came to life , and facing it alone was almost unbearable .
But as I turned to Dane , his eyes unyielding and locked to mine , my heart fluttered in my chest .
Well get through this , he whispered , his hand brushing against mine .
I nodded , forcing a small smile onto my lips .
We have to .
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