#Chapter 431: Hidden in Plain Sight

Nina “Does anyone else smell… humans?” As the werewolf’s voice rose above the din, Lori jerked her head up, her eyes widening with fear. Realization dawned across Matt, Enzo, and Jessica’s faces, and I knew we needed to act fast. No one knew exactly where the scent was coming from yet, so I needed to get Lori out of here and reapply that perfume before anyone figured it out. Enzo, always quick on his feet, used his Mindlink connection with me to convey a message. “Nina, get Lori out of here,” he said. “Slowly and casually, so as not to raise any red flags.” I nodded almost imperceptibly, my heart pounding in my chest. Enzo was right; slowly and casually. All we needed to do was slip out of the party undetected, reapply the perfume, and everything would be fine. Without a word, I took Lori’s hand and guided her to her feet. She understood immediately, and followed without a moment’s hesitation. “I swear I smell a human,” the werewolf repeated to his friends nearby, sti