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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