The Human Among Wolves (Aurora) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130

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We drove in silence for the rest of the ride, the hum of the engine and the faint sound of rain tapping against the windshield filling the quiet space between us. By the time we reached Lupinhollow, the city was mostly asleep–streetlights flickered softly, painting the wet pavement in gold and silver. The air outside was cool, carrying the faint scent of rain–soaked asphalt and pine from the nearby woods.

About ten minutes later, Kael slowed down and turned onto a quieter street lined with old brick buildings. He pulled up in front of one–a tall apartment building with ivy climbing its walls and a few windows glowing with warm light. It looked old and a little worn, but in a cozy, welcoming way.

“This is it,” Kael said, his voice quieter now, almost gentle as the car engine went silent. “I live here.”

He stepped out first, the sound of his boots splashing softly in a small puddle beside the car. A second later, my door opened, and he was standing there, one hand extended toward me. His palm was warm when I took it, and I tried not to notice the steady confidence in his grip as he helped me out.

“Let’s go, Princess,” he murmured, that familiar teasing tone still in his voice, though softer this time–less smug, more… careful.

The night air wrapped around us, colder now that we weren’t in the car. I tugged the leather jacket tighter around me as Kael laced his fingers through mine and started guiding me toward the buildings entrance. The golden light above the doorway flickered once, and for a moment, I just stared at the way his shadow stretched long beside mine on the wet ground.

Everything about the night still felt unreal–the witch, the truth, my parents–but as Kael pulled open the heavy front door and led me inside, I let out a quiet breath I hadn’t realized I was holding.

We took the lift to the third floor, the soft hum filling the silence between us. I leaned against the cool metal wall, watching the floor numbers blink slowly upward, my heartbeat still not entirely steady from everything that had happened. When the doors finally slid open with a quiet ding, Kael stepped out first, his boots clicking lightly against the polished hallway floor.

He stopped in front of a dark wooden door near the end of the corridor, pulled a set of keys from his pocket, and unlocked it with an easy twist. The lock clicked open, and he pushed the door inward motioning for me to go in first.

The moment I stepped inside, I blinked, taken completely by surprise. His apartment looked nothing like I’d imagined.

For some reason, I’d pictured something messy and dim–maybe a typical bachelor’s place with clothes thrown everywhere, empty bottles, and papers scattered across a table. But instead… it was the exact opposite.

The space opened up into a big, modern living room with huge windows that looked out over the city. The lights from Lupinhollow shimmered outside, casting a soft glow on the dark wood floors. A black leather couch faced a big TV on the wall, and a few warm lamps gave the room a cozy, golden feel–fancy, but still comfortable

To the left was a sleek kitchen separated from the living room by a marble island, with two neatly placed bar stools. Everything was spotless–no clutter, no mess, nothing out of place. Even the air smelled clean and fresh, with a hint of sandalwood that somehow felt just like him.

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Chapter 130

“Wow,” I murmured before I could stop myself, turning slowly in

Kael closed the door behind us, slipping off his jacket and tossing

lived in a cave or something?”

I laughed quietly. “Maybe not a cave. But definitely messier than t

He grinned, crossing his arms over his chest. “I like things the way

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