Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 130

Caleb’s P.O.V

The moment we stepped out of the clearing behind the school and rushed toward the stadium, I could feel my heartbeat hammering in fear, war fer Aurora’s safety pulsating through my veins. Panic began to claw at me, an overwhelming need to find her taking control

Caroline was close behind me, her urgency matching my own. People were crowding around, all engrossed in the ongoing award ceremony, unaware of the turmoil churning inside me.

My eyes darted through the stadium, scanning the faces in the sea of people, yet there was no sign of Aurora.

My pulse quickened further, a strange dread curling up in the pit of my stomach. I tried to reach out to her, feeling for the bond that had tied us together since the moment I marked her, but–nothing. It was like a wall had been erected between us, shutting me out completely. Her scent, usually so vitent and comforting, had vanished from the air, leaving a hollow void in its place.

“Did you say something to her before we went to talk to Damien?” Caroline’s voice cut through my thoughts, a worried edge lacing her words as she caught up beside me. She was breathing heavily, glancing around, her own face painted with concern.

I froze for a moment, a flash of memory hitting me hard. I’d told Aurora to wait by the car. I’d told her I’d be back soon to take her home, and assured her that it wouldn’t take long. I hadn’t even considered that she might decide to follow me. I shook my head, trying to keep the panic at bay.

“I… I told her to wait. I didn’t think she’d follow me,” I muttered, my voice tight, strained. “I thought she’d stay at the parking lot. I just wanted to sort things out with Damien and get her home safely.”

Caroline caught the note of panic in my voice and placed a firm hand on my shoulder, attempting to steady me.

“She wouldn’t just disappear,” she said, her voice calm but insistent. “Maybe she got held up somewhere? Or ran into someone familiar?”

But that gnawing feeling in my chest was only growing stronger, louder, a siren blaring in the back of my mind. The bond felt unnatural, severed, like someone had slammed a door in my face. I clenched my jaw, trying harder, reaching out with every ounce of my strength, calling for her through the link that should have connected us, but still–nothing. Silence.

“No, Care. It’s different,” I replied, my voice filled with urgency. “I can’t feel her. She’s not just gone, she’s… blocked me out.” I swallowed, a cold chill sweeping through me as I admitted it out loud. “It’s like she doesn’t want me to find her.”

Caroline’s face fell, her worry deepening. ‘Why would she shut you out?” she asked, searching my face. “Did something happen before you left her? Did you two fight?”

I shook my head, raking my hand through my hair in frustration. “No. At least… I don’t think so. I mean, I told her to stay by the car and that’s it. I wanted her to stay safe. She knows that.” I felt a pang of guilt twist in my chest. Has my protectiveness come off the wrong way? Had I made her feel unwanted…. like I didn’t want to involve her in my life?

But that wasn’t the case! I just wanted her to stay away from Damien!

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