Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Caleb’s POV

The packhouse loomed ahead as I got out of the car and rushed toward it, carrying Aurora while Damien walked beside me with Caroline in his arms. We made it past the gates, handing my mate over to the waiting healers, just like I knew they would be at my father’s command..

Alpha Camden had a way of ensuring everything was in place before I could even ask, and this time, I was thankful for my father’s efficient ways. As we neared the doors, he stepped forward, his gaze hardening as he looked over both Aurora and Caroline, clearly assessing their condition before anything else.

“What happened, Caleb?” His tone was demanding but calm, a practiced combination that rarely failed to pull answers from anyone. Where did you find them?

I shook my head and quickly replied, ‘It was actually Damien who found Aurora, Dad. He’s the one you should be asking.”

As the healers approached, I saw Damien’s hand linger on Caroline’s shoulder for a second longer than necessary before he finally let her go, stepping back, his expression unreadable.

Damien turned to look at me, his gaze sharp but understanding. I held my breath, hoping he’d catch the silent plea in my eyes–don’t mention the mating bond, not now. Caroline wasn’t ready, and I wasn’t ready for the chaos it might bring. I could see the flicker of hesitation as he took in my expression, his eyes narrowing just a fraction. He gave a slight shake of his head, almost unnoticeable, but enough for me to know he understood. Relief washed over me, even though my heart was still racing.

My father’s brow lifted as he shifted his gaze to Damien, his eyes never leaving Caroline’s still form. The way he held her, so carefully and guarded, told me more than words ever could about the depth of his worry. I could feel my father’s impatience growing, though he tried to mask it, and after a beat of silence, he finally spoke again, this time directly addressing Damien.

“Damien,” he said, his voice sharper, commanding attention, “explain what exactly happened out there.”

Damien looked up, clearly gathering himself before answering, but there was a vulnerability in his eyes I wasn’t used to seeing.

‘Alpha Camden,” he started slowly. ‘I found Aurora near the entrance to the school gate…They, uh… Caleb and I had a bit of a disagreement,” Damien stated, his voice steady, keeping everything casual, like this was just another high school drama.

“Things got a little heated, and I stormed off the field. Needed some air, you know?” He shrugged, before clearing his throat. “I thought I’d wait in the parking lot, maybe catch the school bus back or call a cab. Figured I’d calm down on the way.”

He paused, his gaze shifting, and I knew he was remembering the strangeness of what he’d seen.

“When I got to the parking lot… It was weirdly quiet. Like, too quiet. And then… I saw Aurora.” His voice dropped a little, almost like he was afraid saying her name would make what he’d seen more real.

“She was standing by the school entrance, and she was talking to someone. I couldn’t see who at first. But then…” He hesitated, eyes flicking from me to the others, measuring his words carefully. “The guy she was talking to–he just… fell. Just like that. Dropped to the ground as if he couldn’t stand any longer.”

The room was silent. I saw a couple of eyebrows raised, and I could tell that even though Damien wasn’t being overly dramatic, he had everyone’s attention. He kept going, his voice now tinged with something almost like fear. “Aurora… she started clutching her head all of a sudden, like she was in pain. And then… she started screaming. Panicking. It was like… like something out of a nightmare. I didn’t know what to do.”

I listened closely as Damien recounted the story, his voice shaking just a bit, though he tried to mask it with that usual calm demeanor he had perfected

over the years.

“I rushed over to her, Caleb,” he said, his hands trembling slightly as he ran them through his hair, “to see what was wrong. And then, out of nowhere, she just… fell to the ground. Unmoving.”

I kept my gaze steady, nodding to encourage him to continue. “So, you tried to help her?” I asked, even though I knew the answe his gaze flickering down, but he nodded.

en’s jaw clenched,

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