The Human Among Wolves (Aurora) novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218

“Zayn.” I pressed my hand to his chest, firm. “Stop.”

He still didn’t look at me, but his jaw clenched.

“Please,” I added quietly.

That got his attention.

His gaze flicked to mine–furious, territorial, and hurting. My wolf pressed at my skin, responding to his.

But I held my ground.

“He’s my friend,” I whispered.

Zayn’s lips parted just slightly, something like disbelief crossing his eyes. “Rory-”

“I’m not leaving with him. I’m not choosing him. It’s just a dance.”

I kept my voice soft but steady. “And he asked nicely.”

Zayn’s hand tightened once more at my hip, a flash of panic slipping through his expression before he hid it.

Kael stayed silent, waiting–patient, respectful, careful.

I stepped closer to Zayn, cupping his jaw with one hand.

His eyes darkened immediately.

“I’m not going anywhere,” I murmured. “I’ll be right here. You know that.”

Something in him eased–just a fraction.

He swallowed hard, breath shaking, beast retreating an inch.

But his eyes dropped to my lips like he wanted to kiss me in front of everyone, just to make it clear who I belonged to.

“I don’t like it,” he muttered.

“I know,” I whispered.

“I don’t trust him.”

“I know.”

His eyes flicked to Kael–warning, lethal–before coming back to me.

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“Two minutes,” he said finally, voice low, “And I’ll be watching.”

A shiver ran through me.

“Okay,” I breathed.

Zayn stepped back reluctantly, as if every inch put between us physically hurt him.

Kael extended a hand, gentle.

I took it.

But as he led me toward the dance floor, I felt Zayn’s stare burning into my spine–hot, unblinking, possessive.

And my wolf?

She liked it.

A lot.

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Kael’s hand rested lightly at my waist as we moved to the slow rhythm, nothing intimate, nothing improper–just friendly, steady,

grounding. Still, I could feel Zayn’s gaze burning into my back like a goddamn laser.

“You two are a thing now?” Kael asked, voice quiet enough that only I could hear, eyes politely forward. No judgment. Just…

curiosity.

“It’s complicated,” I muttered, exhaling softly.

His brows lifted just a little, like he expected that answer.

I hesitated, then leaned in the slightest bit closer. “He… he’s my mate.”

I whispered it so quietly even I barely heard it, but Kael didn’t even flinch. His expression didn’t change. It was like I’d told him

something he already had a feeling about.

“I thought your wolf is still… hidden?” he asked gently, eyes flicking down to mine.

“She is.”

A beat.

“Was.”

I swallowed. “She started waking up a couple of days ago.”

Kael nodded slowly, like something clicked. “That explains a lot.”

“What do you mean?” I asked, trying not to glance over my shoulder where I knew Zayn was probably plotting a murder.

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“You’ve been… different.” His tone was kind, soft. “More alert. More reactive. Like you’re hearing things you didn’t hear before.” His

lips twitched. “Your eyes shift more often too. Thought you hadn’t noticed.”

I blinked. I hadn’t noticed.

“And I’m guessing.” Kael added quietly, “your wolf isn’t exactly calm around him, is she?”

I huffed a tiny laugh. “She’s losing her mind.”

Kael smirked. “Yeah. I figured.”

His gaze softened then, almost protective. “Aurora… he’s not going to hurt you. Even when he’s losing it.”

“I know,” I whispered, surprising myself with how true it felt.

Kael squeezed my hand lightly, not flirtatious–just reassuring.

“Good,” he murmured. “Because he’s about thirty seconds from ripping my head off.”

I blinked, startled, and turned my head just enough to see Zayn on the edge of the crowd–jaw clenched, chest rising and falling like

he was two seconds from shifting, hands curled into fists at his sides

“Oh God,” I muttered. “He’s actually furious.”

Kael gave a soft, dry laugh. “Yeah. No offense, but you should go calm your mate before he commits a felony.”

I bit my lip. “He’s not my-”

Kael raised a brow.

“…Okay, fine,” I exhaled. “He’s my mate.”

“And he’s coming this way,” Kael added casually.

I whipped my head around.

Zayn was already halfway to us.

And he looked like someone had dragged him out of hell and told him to smile.

“Go,” Kael whispered with a tiny push. “Before I die.”