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 replayed 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 Evander lag 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 slammed 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 clawed 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 .noveldrama

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 .

Dane launched 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 glanced 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 exclaimed , 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 and laughter 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 Nameless laughed .

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 .

Moments later , 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 …