All Chapters of Mate by Fate, Bound by Love: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

*******************Ethan's POV I observed as Lena completed her final set of transformation training. I marvelled at how far she had come since we started training; I thought back to her initial struggles and doubts about herself. My heart swelled with pride, knowing that Lena had not only grown in power but also grew in confidence. I reflected on my role in her journey and how much it had impacted me as well. Despite the pride I felt. I couldn't shake the growing sense of urgency I was feeling. Time seemed to be running out faster than ever. I could sense that Adrian's situation was getting more critical with every single passing day. I knew we needed to act sooner. I couldn't help but wonder that if it was different circumstances or different times, Adrian and I could have been good friends and comrades. He looked like someone I would love to be friends with. Come to think of it, I didn't even have an alpha friend. The only alpha I know that's not me is Sophia, my sister. I hop

**************************Lena's POVThe further we travelled into the forest, the more the atmosphere appeared to shift. Despite the time of year, a chilly, sharp breeze snuck in. It seemed like the forest was aware of our destination and goals. Each tree and shadow appeared to surround us, murmuring about hidden dangers nearby. The heaviness of our mission burdened me as I continued walking, yet I refused to succumb to fear.I looked at Ethan, who was walking next to me with a determined silence. His hand sometimes moved towards the sword hilt on his belt, indicating his instincts were becoming more acute. I could feel his stress, his instinct to protect in full force. I was curious if he had doubts about our choice to depart early. We had spent days preparing, but did we adequately prepare? There was no going back at this point. Adrian was waiting for us out there, and every minute we postponed gave Zane more opportunity to strengthen his hold.The idea of Adrian being confined b

***************************Lena's POV "A witch's haunch?" I asked surprisingly "Yes, Lena, a witch's hunch", she repeated."What's Lena saying," Ethan asked "She says you might be right," I said "Really if that's the case then let us start moving there not enough time to waste Lena" he said "Okay let's go get Adrian "I felt a surge of fear and dread as we got closer to the Fortress; I was thinking about what Ethan and Lyla had said about Adrian's possible escape from Zane's hold. I was silently praying to the Moon goddess to make sure he wasn't caught again. The Fortress seemed to breathe in dark magic and breathe our dark magic as well and my stomach tumbled at the intensity of it. I could sense Zane's power at its peak here, here, but I could also sense something off about it. Its powers seemed to flicker at some point. I wondered if it was really because Adrian had escaped. Ethan was walking protectively in front of Me. The sight of him made me want to laugh, but I couldn'

*************************Zane's POV I continued to search for Adrian vehemently, not minding the presence of light.t I was feelin. Myy mind grew restless as Adrian's escape had jeopardised my entire pla.n I used my dark magic to track Adrian's energy trail,l and he seemed to be slipping away from my fingers, Moving unpredictably. Zane's frustration mounted as my fortress became a maze of shadow, and elusive traces continued to haunt Adrian. The unsettling presence of the light magic gnawed at me. The se station was becoming more stronger, more pronounced and impossible to ignore.What was once a faint glimmer was now becoming am irritating light. I decided to tighten my grip on the fortress, sending in more darkness. My dark magic was swelling in response to this foreign power that dares to approach. My thoughtsweret consumed by the sensation of light magic. I hadn't sensed such a force since the days I destroyed the last of the light-wielding lineage, the ones with the healing po

***********************Adrian's POV I stood at the entrance where the hole in the walls was, and the light was pouring through. I debated with myself whether it was truly a way I could go out of just some cheap tricks made by Zane. My heartbeat quickened as Zane's voice echoed louder, making me second-guess my decision. I reflected on how far I had come. I realised that I could not afford to hesitate anymore, especially knowing that Zane might be onto me. Despite the uncertainty I felt I tried to convince myself that the only way forward was through the light. But I still couldn't help the thought that this could also be a bad choice and a trap by Zane As I stepped into the I was momentarily blinded by the intensity. The shift from the dark corridors of the fortress to the brightness made me unsettled. My senses were on high alert, expecting an attack at any moment. I found myself in a vast chamber with high ceilings unlike anything, and for a brief moment, I dared to hope that th