Chapter 177 DANE The weight of the darkness pressed against me , an unrelenting force that felt as though it was crushing the life out of me .

The air was thick , the shadows pulsing like a living thing .

I sat slumped against the rough stone wall of my prison , my wrists still raw from the shackles that I had just managed to break .

The marks left behind were faintly glowing , a cruel reminder of the Namelesss grip on me .noveldrama

But Auroras fear had reached me .

It hadnt been sharp or loud but rather a faint , trembling thread in my mind .

Still , it was enough to make my wolf stir , clawing at my insides with renewed urgency .

She was in danger .

I couldnt sit here and do nothing .

I glanced toward the far corner of the cavern , where a shadow creature lingered , its form flickering and unstable .

Unlike the others , which prowled with purpose and malice , this one seemed hesitant .

Its golden eyes never strayed far from me , watching as though waiting for something .

My wolf growled softly .

This one could be the key .

I forced myself to my feet , my legs trembling beneath me .

Every movement was a struggle against the remnants of the Namelesss magic , which seemed to seep into every crack of my 2/6 Chapter 177 being .

But I straightened my spine and called out .

You .

Come here .

The creature froze , its shifting form stilling for a moment before .

it drifted closer .

It stopped a few feet away , its glowing eyes .

narrowing .

I know you can understand me , I said , my voice low and steady .

Youre not like the others .

It didnt speak , none of them did but the way it tilted its head gave me hope that it was listening .

I felt her , I continued , taking a slow step closer .

Aurora .

Shes trapped , just like I am .

And if youve ever felt the pull of something greater , if youve ever wanted to break free from this darkness , I need your help .

The creatures edges flickered again , its shape rippling as though in conflict .

You werent always like this , were you ? I pressed , my voice softer now .

You had a life before the Nameless took it from you .

I know what thats like .

He took mine , too .

But we dont have to stay his pawns .

Not anymore .

The creature edged closer , its golden eyes dimming slightly .

It felt like a question , unspoken but heavy in the air .

I need you to help me break out of here , I said .

If you do , Ill make sure the Nameless pays for what hes done .

To you .

To me .

To all of us .

Chapter 177 For a long moment , there was only silence .

Then , slowly , the creature extended a shadowy limb toward the wall behind me .

The darkness twisted and shifted as it pressed against the stone , revealing a hidden passageway I hadnt noticed before .

Relief flooded through me , but I didnt let it show .

Thank you , I said simply , meeting its glowing gaze .

Youre doing the right thing .

It didnt respond .

Instead , it melted into the shadows , disappearing as quickly as it had come .

I turned toward the newly revealed passage , my chest tightening with a mix of hope and dread .

I didnt know where it led , but it was the only chance I had .

The air in the tunnel was colder , the walls narrowing as I moved deeper into the unknown .

My wolf growled softly , a warning that something wasnt right .

But I pushed forward , driven by the faint connection to Aurora that pulsed faintly in the back of my mind .

She was out there and she needed me .

As I rounded a corner , the ground beneath me shifted .

The stone trembled , and a low growl echoed through the passage .

My heart sank as I realized I wasnt alone .

The Namelesss forces were waiting for me .

They emerged from the darkness , their forms flickering and unstable , but their golden eyes burned with purpose .

There were too many to My wolf surged to the surface , teeth bared as I prepared to fight .

The darkness came alive with snarls and growls as the creatures closed in .

My claws slashed through the air , connecting with their twisting forms .

For everyone I struck down , two more took its place .

But I couldnt stop .

Auroras fear burned in the back of my mind , a constant reminder of what was at stake .

The creatures lunged again , their golden eyes glowing with malice .

I braced myself , my claws ready … And then , all at once , they stopped .

The silence was deafening , broken only by my weird breathing .

The creatures stepped aside , their forms melting into the shadows to reveal the Nameless himself .

He stood at the far end of the passage , his golden eyes gleaming with triumph .

Well , Dane , he said , his voice low .

It seems youve been busy .

I growled low in my throat , my claws still extended .

Let her go .

The Nameless chuckled , a deep , mocking sound .

Oh , Dane .

Youre in no position to make demands .

He raised one hand , and the darkness surged forward , coiling around me like a snake .

I struggled against it , but it was no use .

33 This is what you wanted , isnt it ? The Namelesss voice echoed through the tunnel , cold and mocking .

Chapter 177 5/6 His form then materialized again at the far end of the passage , lowering and shadowed , his golden eyes glowing with cruel amusement .

You thought you could defy me , Dane .

That you could escape .

I didnt respond .

My claws extended , my body tense as the darkness pressed in around me .

The Nameless stepped closer , his smile widening .

Did you really think I wouldnt see this coming ? I know you better than you know yourself .

He gestured to the creatures surrounding me , their snarls growing louder .

Youve caused enough trouble for one lifetime .

But dont worry , Ill make sure Aurora knows just how much youve failed her .

The mention of her name sent a surge of rage through me .

I lunged , claws slashing through the air , but the darkness tightened around me , forcing me to my knees .

The Nameless laughed , a deep , guttural sound that echoed through the passage .

Youre a fool , Dane , he said , his voice dripping with disgust .

And now , youll watch as everything you care about crumbles to dust .

He raised a hand , and the darkness surged forward , their golden eyes burning like fire .

I braced myself , every muscle in my body taut with defiance .

The Namelesss voice was the last thing I heard before the darkness consumed me .

Lets see how strong you really are .