Semua Bab MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME: Bab 171 - Bab 180

The forest seemed alive, its shadows shifting unnaturally as Selene, Leo, and Kira pressed forward. The weight of Damien’s betrayal hung heavily in the air, unspoken but felt by all. Selene’s thoughts raced, each memory of Damien as an ally now tainted by his chilling transformation. “We need to regroup,” Leo said, breaking the tense silence. “Damien knows our weaknesses. We can’t face him again without a plan.” Kira, ever the pragmatist, nodded. “He’s not just using the darkness. He’s become part of it. That kind of power… it’s not natural.” Selene tightened her cloak around her shoulders, her light dimmer than usual. “I should’ve seen the signs. He was always so quiet, always keeping things to himself. Maybe if I had ” “Stop,” Leo interrupted firmly. He turned to face her, his eyes blazing with conviction. “This isn’t your fault, Selene. Damien made his choice. And now, it’s up to us to stop him.” Kira glanced at Selene, her expression softening. “Leo’s right. Dwelling on

The quiet of the forest was unsettling. Every step the trio took felt heavier than the last. Their bodies were tired, their spirits stretched thin, but there was no turning back. The air around them seemed to grow colder, the trees looming overhead like silent sentinels, watching their every move. Selene walked at the front, her steps hesitant, her mind racing with the events that had unfolded. Damien was still out there, his power growing stronger with each passing moment. She had always known he carried darkness within him, but she never imagined it would consume him entirely. The betrayal still stung, but there was no room for weakness. They needed answers, and they needed them now. “We need to find him before it’s too late,” Leo said, breaking the silence. His voice was steady, but there was a tension in his shoulders that betrayed his unease. “We’re running out of time.” Selene nodded, her gaze fixed ahead. “But where do we even begin looking? He’s out there, but how do we

The chamber was silent, save for the low hum of the artifact in Sophia’s hands. The Shadow King loomed before them, his form a swirling mass of darkness and malice. His eyes burned red, piercing through each member of the group as if reading their innermost fears. Sophia tightened her grip on the artifact, its glow a small but steady beacon in the oppressive darkness. Beside her, Leo raised his sword, the blade shimmering faintly with the light imbued by Elyra’s magic. Selene had her bow drawn, an arrow notched and ready, while Aric and Elyra stood slightly behind, their expressions a mix of determination and dread. “So, you’ve made it this far,” the Shadow King said, his voice a deep, resonant growl that seemed to reverberate within their very bones. “Foolish mortals. Do you truly believe you can defy me?” “We don’t just believe,” Leo replied, stepping forward. “We know.” The Shadow King laughed, a chilling sound that echoed through the chamber. “Your courage is admirable, th

The world seemed to collapse beneath them. Everything was turning to dust, disintegrating into nothingness as the rift tore open wider, consuming all in its wake. Selene ran, her heart pounding in her chest, as the darkness threatened to swallow her whole. She could feel the pull, the cold grip of the abyss reaching for her, dragging her closer to its edge. Leo was right beside her, but she barely noticed his presence. The loss of Damien still weighed heavily on her, and it took every ounce of willpower to not look back."We can't stop!" Leo's voice broke through her haze of grief. "Keep moving! We need to escape!"But how could they escape when the very ground beneath them was being torn apart? The earth shook violently, cracks spreading like spider webs beneath their feet. The sky was no better. The once-blue expanse had darkened into a swirling vortex, filled with strange, unnatural lights and shadows. It was as if the entire world had been plunged into a nightmare.“Damien…” Selen

The group moved swiftly through the winding alleyways of the city, the scent of smoke still clinging to their clothes. The safe house was gone, and with it, their sense of security. Each step felt heavier than the last as they carried the weight of uncertainty and danger on their shoulders.“We need a new plan,” Leo said, breaking the tense silence. His voice was firm, but his eyes betrayed his exhaustion.Noah, still clutching his injured arm, winced but kept pace. “We need more than a plan, Leo. We need answers. And fast.”Selene nodded, her face pale but resolute. “Whoever left that coin wanted us to know they’re watching. They wanted us to feel hunted.”“Well, it’s working,” Ariadne muttered, glancing over her shoulder. The paranoia was palpable, every shadow and every distant sound feeling like a threat.They finally ducked into an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. The building was decrepit, with broken windows and rusted beams, but it offered them a momentary rep