Chapter 184 DANE The weak feeling of our connection had been the same since the last time Aurora and I talked , but it stayed in my mind like a dull pain .

My chains shone softly , their patterns teasing me with their complex , unbreakable design .

I had tried everything , from strength to mind tricks but these bindings were made by a power much stronger than I could control .

But the small sign of weakness I had seen before , the slight fading of the magic , was like a guiding light .

I had spent many hours looking at it , counting its pattern like a heartbeat .

If I wanted to escape , I needed Aurora to know everything , but the Nameless had taken her away from this cell .

I have been restless since he took her away … I dont know whats going on .

I shut my eyes and reached out with our connection once more , straining the frustrating thread between us .

Shit … if only I hadnt cut our bond years ago .

This was like trying to push a thread through a needle in 2/7 Chapter 184 complete darkness but after a few painful moments , I felt her presence move .

I sat quietly , breathing normally as I looked at the shining symbols carved into the chains .

They pulsed in a pattern , like a heartbeat .

There was a rhythm to them , a moment when the light faded a little before lighting up again .

It was small , almost unnoticeable , but it was there .

This is it , I said quietly to myself , clenching my teeth .

The Nameless was cunning , but his arrogance made him sloppy .

He believed no one could understand his magic , let alone exploit it .

His overconfidence would be the end of him .

I exhaled slowly , closing my eyes to concentrate .

The faint thread of my bond with Aurora stirred at the edges of my mind , fragile but alive .

Aurora , I thought , focusing all my energy on the bond .

The connection was weak , like a bad signal and I could hardly hear her .

I pushed harder , which made my head hurt .

The chains became brighter because of my defiance , but I kept going .

Then , like a thread going through a needle , I heard her voice .

Dane ? 3/7 Chapter 184 The quiet sound of her voice shocked me .

Aurora , I said softly , even though I knew she couldnt hear me like that .

I can barely … hear you … I heard her .

Her words were broken , like glass pieces in my mind .

Aurora , I thought , feeling my desperation in the connection .

Can you hear me now ? The connection shook and I prepared myself for the pressure .

Im here her voice whispered , soft but strong .

The relief I felt was like taking a deep breath after being underwater .

Listen closely , I said out loud , hoping the connection would bring my words to her .

Ive found a way to make these chains weaker .

Theres a pattern to the symbols , a time when they fail .

Look for it in your ties .

Dane … Her voice wavered , and I could feel the exhaustion in her tone .

Its not just the chains .

The Nameless is tightening his grip .

I had to make a choice today … My heart sank .

What choice ? The bond shaken and I clung to it , my knuckles white against the chains .

You know he gave me a deadline , Aurora continued , her voice cracking .

Marry Holden or watch Trajan and Evander suffer .

He made me stand in front of the pack … I had no choice .

Her words hit me like a blade , cutting deep .

Marry Holden ? The 4/7 Chapter 184 idea of her standing beside that traitor , bound to him , made my blood boil .noveldrama

What did you say ? I asked , my voice low and trembling .

The silence that followed was deafening .

I said yes , she finally admitted , her voice barely above a whisper .

Rage and despair surged through me in equal measure .

You cant , I said .

You know this is what he wants .

To break you .

To break us .

73 What choice did I have ? she snapped , the bond flaring with her frustration .

If I refused , Trajan and Evander would suffer .

And if I fought back , he would kill them .

I couldnt … I couldnt let that happen .

I rested my head on the cold stone wall and my chains made a soft sound .

Aurora , I said , my voice quieter now .

Hes using you .

This isnt about Trajan or Evander , its about power .

Dont let him take that away from you .

Do you think I dont know that ? Her voice broke and I could feel her pain like it was my own .

But what would you have done , Dane ? Would you have watched them suffer ? Would you have watched them die ? Her words made me silent .

I had no answer .

Chapter 184 5/7 She continued , her voice trembling .

I didnt want to do it , but he left me no choice .

Holden slipped the ring onto my finger .

Dane .

Its enchanted .

I can feel it pulling at me , like its calling me to him … to the Nameless .

The thought of that man touching her , binding her with magic , made me want to tear the entire fortress apart .

Then well break it , I said firmly .

Whatever hold he thinks he has on you , well shatter it .

Together .

How ? she asked , her voice filled with despair.

Im running out of time .

The Nameless said … he said the next phase begins soon .

I dont know what that means , but I can feel it , Dane .

Something terrible is coming .

Her fear made me feel cold , but I made myself stay calm .

Well find a way , I promised .

But you need to trust me .

No matter what happens , dont let him see that you are scared .

You are stronger than he thinks .

The connection between us shook again and I felt her strength growing .

Ill try , she said softly .

The connection faded and I was left alone in the deafening Chapter 184 silence of the fortress once more .

My mind was racing , cach thought sharper than the last .

The Nameless was playing a long game and Aurora was his favorite pawn .

But he had underestimated her strength and mine .

6/7 I pulled at the chains again , and the runes glowed weakly .

The weakness was there , taunting me .

I just needed time to exploit it .

And then , the faint sound of footsteps echoed through the cavern .

My body tensed , every sense on high alert .

The Nameless appeared , his shadowy form twisting as he approached .

His golden eyes gleamed with amusement as if he already knew everything that had transpired .

God , I was so scared that he may have discovered my little secret , but luckily for me , he said something else .

Still clinging to hope , are we ? he sneered , his voice like nails on glass .

I looked into his eyes and did not back down .

You wont win , I said calmly .

Aurora is stronger than you realize .

He laughed , filling the room with a cold and mocking sound .

Oh , Dane .

Youve always been easy to predict .

But dont worry .

The next part will be much more … fun .

He turned away and his darkness moved around him as he Chapter 184 des 7/7 faded into the dark .

My jaw clenched , determination hardening in me .

Whatever he was planning , I would stop it .

Aurora wasnt his pawn .

She wasnt anyones pawn .

And neither was I.

But as the last echoes of his laughter died , the runes on my chains flared brighter , their magic constricting around me like a snake .

Something was coming .

And it wasnt just horrific .

It was inevitable .

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