Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 185

Chapter 185 DANE The runes on my chains glowed with an unrelenting glow , their rhythm steady as a heartbeat .

The Nameless had left me to the dark silence of the fortress but his words didnt leave me , his taunt biting into my thoughts like shattered glass .

I leaned back against the cold stone wall , closing my eyes .

The bond to Aurora glowed faintly , a fragile thread between us , but there was something else now , something darker .

It was like a nail beneath my skin , coming from her .

The engagement bond .

Id felt it the moment Holden slid that accursed ring onto her finger .

It wasnt just symbolic ; it was alive , and it was feeding off her emotions … but I didnt know what had happened till Aurora told me .

Damn it , Aurora , I muttered under my breath , my fingers tightening on the chains .

But even as I hated it , I could feel a thin vein of opportunity in that connection .

2/7 Chapter 185 It wasnt one sided .

The bond was fragile , but given the right Focus I might be able to siphon some of the power that flowed through it .

Perhaps even disrupt it .

I closed my eyes again , dragging up every ounce of concentration I could find .

The oppressive blackness of the layer crushed in around me and the dull sign of the engagement bond glowed in time with the runes on my chains .

Aurora , I thought , reaching for her down our bond .

Hang in there .

Im here with you .

Her presence trembled but was present .

Dane ? Her voice was a whisper , cautious .

Im going to try something , I said , keeping my voice even .

That bond Holden forced on you , I think I can weaken it .

But you have to let me in .

There was a pause and I felt her emotions through the bond : fear , frustration , hope .

If you think it will help , do it , she said finally .

I took a deep breath , centering myself in the rhythm of the engagement bond .

It was like a living thing , coiling and uncoiling as it pulsed with dark energy .

Biting my lips , I imagined reaching into it , forcing 3/7 Chapter 185 my own power through the cracks .

It was like trying to swim against an ocean tide .

The bond resisted , thrashing and lashing out at me with bursts of pain .

But I held on , shining my teeth as I pushed deeper .

Dane ! Auroras voice burst through , sharp with panic .

Whats happening ? The pain surged , and I almost let go , but then I felt it , a flicker of weakness .

The band stopped , just for a moment , its pulse shaking .

Im okay , I told her , though my body screamed in protest .

Its working .

I just need more time .

The faintest relief touched her side of the bond , but it was shaking .

Be careful , she whispered .

Please .

I didnt answer , channeling every strength of concentration into the bond .

It shook , the dark threads beginning to shake under my attack .

But then , just when I thought I was gaining ground , the runes on my chains flared brightly , coursing through me like lightning .

I slumped back against the wall , hard , gasping for breath .

The engagement bond whipped back into being , stronger than before .

4/7 Chapter 185 Damn it , I growled , my fists clenching .

Before I could try again , the sound of footsteps echoed through the fortress .

They were scattered , accompanied by heavy breathing .

I tensed , readying myself for another of the Namelesss tricks .

But then I saw them .

Trajan ? Evander ? My voice came out shocked , disbelieving .

They stumbled into the room , their movements labored .

Dark markings up their arms and necks , pulsing with the same wicked energy as the runes on my chains .

Dane , Trajan rasped , his voice barely above a whisper .

He slumped heavily against the wall , his usual strength sapped .

What happened ? I shouted , straining at my chains .

How did you get free ? Evander slumped to the ground , his breathing labored .

We … we dont know , he said , his voice raw .

One moment , we were trapped .

Next , the bindings broke , and we were shoved out of the lair .

I frowned , my gaze narrowing on the marks .

They pulsed rhythmically , as if alive .

It wasnt mercy , I said grimly .

He let you go for a reason .

5/7 Chapter 185 Trajans jaw clenched , but he said nothing .

These marks , he aid , glancing down at his arm .

Theyre … draining us .

We can feel it .

My mind raced , I thought , the Nameless dont make mistakes .

Whatever he had done to them , it was on purpose .

The marks had been a backup plan method of control , even from afar .

We need to get rid of them , I said , my voice firm .

Whatever it takes .

And how do you propose we do that ? Evander asked , his tone sharp despite his exhaustion .

I didnt have an answer .

My eyes flicked to the marks again , watching the way they pulsed in time with the runes on my chains .

Theyre connected I realised aloud .

What ? Trajan said , furrowing his brow .

The marks , the runes , I said , gesturing to my chains .

Theyre tied into the same source .

If we can break one , we might weaken the other .

Evander gave a bitter laugh .

Easier said than done .

I know , I said .

But its a start .

The room was silent , the weight of our situation settling heavily 6/7 Chapter 185 on each one of us .

Trajan and Evander were losing their strength quickly and I was no closer to freeing myself , let alone Aurora .

But I couldnt give up .

Not now .

I focused my mind again on the bond , forcing aside the protests of aching muscles .

It was there , the connection lay constant , if faint .

Aurora , I thought , reaching out to her again .

Were going to find a way out of this .

I promise .

Her response was faint , but it was enough .

I trust you , she said .

I was still thinking of what to do next because it all seemed like I had a million decisions to make within such a little time and space .

Evander , I said .

Any idea please ? Im confused here , As he was about to speak , a sound came through the hallway .

Oh please , not now .