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Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Caleb’s P.O.V

I held Caroline close as her shoulders shook, her quiet sobs muffled against my chest. I didn’t say a word; just let my arms circle her tightly, drawing her in as if I could shield her from whatever had broken her down like this.

She gripped my shirt, clutching it as though it was her only anchor, and I felt her trembling ease, bit by bit, as the moments passed. My hand moved up and down her back slowly, and I rested my chin on her head, letting her release it all without questions, without interruptions.

Her breathing, sharp and ragged at first, gradually softened, and I felt the tension leave her as she finally stilled. It broke my heart to see my best friend like this, but I gave her time to get herself together before I asked any questions.

It took time, but eventually, she pulled away, swiping at her tearstreaked cheeks, looking anywhere but at me. Her eyes were redrimmed, her expression shattered, yet in that fleeting moment of silence between us, I could see she was trying to pull herself together from whatever it was that had broken her in the first place.

Caleb, I’m so sorry to drag you into this mess,she whispered, and I caught the brokenness in her voice, a stark contrast to the strong. fierce Caroline I’d always known.

I waited for a beat, then asked her the question that had me confused. Carolinewhy did you let him go?

She stiffened slightly, her eyes darting away, but I kept my tone gentle as I repeated the question. Why did you let Damien go when he’s your mate?

She looked up at me, pain swirling in her gaze. I didn’tI didn’t want to,she said, voice cracking, and 1 could feel the struggle in every word she forced out. II’m just not ready for such a big commitment, Caleb, I can’tI just can’t.

I shook my head, the disbelief clear. Something was wrong if Caroline was rejecting the notion of the mating bond, and I needed to figure it out.

Caroline, you once asked me if I’d let you go if you ever mated into another pack,I reminded her, my tone unwavering, even as I felt the ache of seeing her hurt so deeply. And I already gave you my answer, remember?

She nodded, biting her lip as she looked away. I continued, The mating bondIt’s a gift from the Moon Goddess. I can’t interfere in that. I wouldn’t even try. I would never come between destiny and if that’s what holding you back

Was this because of the rivalry between me and Damien? The fact that we didn’t get along? Or was there something deeper that I wasn’t seeing?

You knowmy rivalry with Damien, it’sit’s a different matter altogether, right?I pressed, determined to find the truth. It has nothing to do witha mating bond, you know that, right? I would never try and stand in the way of such a thing.

She finally turned, her expression softer than I’d expected, but there was something deeper there, a sadness I couldn’t quite place. She didn’t respond right away, just looked at me like she was weighing every word I’d said. Finally, she sighed, shaking her head..

Caleb, it’s not about that,she murmured, her gaze dropping to the ground. I meanyes, maybe it did matter at first, but that’s not why Iwhy I’m not ready to accept him. It’s not because of your issues with him.

I frowned, genuinely confused. Then why? Why would you let something like this hold you back from a bond thatthat could mean everything?My voice sounded harsher than I’d meant, and I tried to soften it./

Caroline, Damienhe’s not perfect, but he’s your mate. That’sthat’s not something you just walk away from.

She and

Caleb, it’s becauseI don’t want to leave. I’m not ready to walk away from this pack, from you, from everything I know.Her voice broke a little, and she took a shaky breath. I grew up here, with you, with everyone. The thought of leavingIt hurts more than you can imagine. And I kr v parentswell, they’ve always wanted me to be with you, to be the Luna of the pack. It’s what they’ve always dreamed for me, what they believe is

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Caroline-I began, but stopped when I saw/the expression on her face.

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