Chapter 203 1/7 AURORA I nod , fighting down the sorrow welling in my throat .

No time to mourn yet .

The pack turns to me once we gather into some sign of formation , seeming to await directions .

My body seems to do its own thing , though inside , I remain in a bubble of disbelief .

But then , the pendant around my neck begins to glow , its light brighter than ever before .

A familiar warmth spreads through me , and suddenly , Im standing in the silver meadow once more .

The Moon Goddess appears , her form radiant and serene .

Aurora , she says , her voice filled with both sorrow and hope .

You stand at the precipice of destiny .

I fall to my knees , the weight of everything falling hard upon me .

I cant do this , I whisper .

Im not strong enough .

You are stronger than you believe , she replies , kneeling before me .

But strength comes with sacrifice .

Her words hang in the air , heavy with meaning .

What do you mean ? I ask though I fear the answer .

Chapter 203 2/7 The power within you is not to be used lightly , she says .

To fully merge with my essence , to use the strength that will help you defeat the Nameless , you have to give up your mortal life .

I catch my breath .

You mean … Ill die .

She nods , her face soft but unyielding .

Your spirit will live on , to guide and protect your pack .

But your time as Aurora will be over .

Her words fall heavy upon me , crushing .

Pictures flash through the eye of my mind : Dane , Piper , Warrick , and the pack .

I think of the battles weve been through , and the bonds that have formed .

And then I think of Holden , of his sacrifice , of the peace in his eyes when he made his choice .

How can I leave them ? I whisper , tears streaming down my face .

You will not save them , the goddess says .

You will enable them .

Your sacrifice will be what arms them to survive .

I closed my eyes , heart shattered .

Do I have a choice ? You always do , she returns .

When the vision clears , I find myself back in battle .

Danes by my side .

His eyes rake over mine .

What did she say ? he repeats , this time low .

Chapter 203 3/7 I breathe deep , the resolution settling heavily in my chest .

She told me what I have to do .

Danes face twists , a flicker of fear crossing his face .

Aurora , no .

There has to be another way .

There isnt , I say , firmly .

This is the only way to end it .noveldrama

The pack gathers for the final attack , their resolve strengthened by the withdrawal of the Namelesss forces .

But as we reach his lair , the air thickens with malevolence .

The Nameless awaits .

This lair is a maze of shadow , with each corridor pulsating with .

dark energy .

As we press further inside , the sense of tension rises .

Then , we found him .

Standing at the heart of the lair , the Nameless towers above them , dark and looming .

Suddenly , there is a flash of malevolence within his eyes as he speaks in a voice venomously sibilant .

You think you can defy me ? he jeers .

You are nothing .

Dane presses forward , shining blade at the ready .

Well see about that .

It is a brutal fight ; every strike that lands is met with a counter of equal force .

The power of the Nameless is crushing ; hist Chapter 203 shadows will not stop .

4/7 At the height of the chaos , Trajan appears out of nowhere , hist eyes aglow with the influence of the Nameless .

Trajan lunges at me with deadly precision , his blade to me .

Trajan , stop ! I beg , my voice breaking .

For a moment , hist movements falter , a flicker of recognition crossing his face .

Aurora ….

he whispers , straining .

But the Namelesss hold tightens , and he surges forward .

Time slows as Dane throws himself between us , blocking the blow .

The clash of their blades echoes through the lair , the air crackling with energy .

Trajan , fight it ! Dane yells , his voice filled with desperation .

Trajans expression twists with pain and fury , the battle raging not just between them but within him .

Finally , with a roar , he breaks free , his blade clattering to the ground .

Im sorry , he gasps , his body trembling .

And before I utter a word , Nameless bursts into a peal of laughter as cold blood runs in my veins .

You think youve won ? he said .

This is only the beginning .

The Namelesss laughter rang out across the lair , every laugh was piercing like a thrust into my will .

In front of me , het A Chapter 203 5/7 rises twisted from shadows and raw malice .

The air comes down , making every breath an immediate labor with his power .

his You think you can challenge me , child ? He sneers at me , voice a hissing promise of venom .

You are but a spark in the face of the void .

My fingers clench tight over the pendant at my chest , its glow a faint beacon against smothering darkness .

I may be a spark , I say , forcing strength into my voice , but even a spark can ignite a blaze .

He lunges first , his shadows tumbling towards me in a wave ; I toss a shimmering barrier of light before him , letting the Moon Goddesss power run through me .

The forces met , and it shuddered in the ground around our feet .

The pack scatters ; shockwaves from our impact send debris cascading from above .

I can hear Pipers voice calling orders , the tenor of her tone urgent as she ushers everyone to higher and safer ground .

Get out of here ! I yell , never taking my eyes off the Nameless .

Aurora , we cant just leave you ! Danes voice cuts through the chaos , but theres a shake in it , fear , desperation .

Chapter 203 6/7 You have to , I say , my voice firm .

This fight isnt for you .

Its mine .

The Nameless doesnt wait for an invitation .

He lunges , his shadowy form twisting impossible ways as he closes the distance between us .

I meet him head on ; our powers clash in a dazzling explosion of light and darkness .

The pull is immediate .

Every ounce of energy that I draw from the Moon Goddess seems to be tearing me apart , the power too vast for my mortal body to contain .

You cannot win , the Nameless sneers , its voice coming from all sides .

You are already breaking .

I flash my teeth , forcing myself with all my might .

Then Ill break , I snarl through my teeth , but Ill take you with me .

Dane charges forward , his blade a flashing blur , but is engulfed by shadows before he can strike and flung like a rag doll .

Dane ! I scream in panic as he hits the ground , not moving .

Im fine , he groans out , stumbling to his feet .

His eyes flash to mine , all frustration .

Aurora , let me help ! You cant , I say , my voice breaking with emotion .

This isnt a battle you can fight .

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