Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 150

Aurora’s PO.V

The first rays of sunlight seeped into the room, warm and golden, coaxing me out of the remnants of my sleep. As I stirred, I became aware of something firm and steady holding me. Blinking a few times, I slowly tilted my head upwards and found myself staring into Caleb’s eyes. He was already awak watching me with a gentle expression that made my heart ache in a way I couldn’t quite describe.

“You’re awake,‘ he said softly, his voice carrying a warmth that made my chest tighten.

I swallowed, my throat still scratchy from the night before. “Have you been awake this whole time?” I asked, moving myself closer to his warmth.

He nodded, brushing a stray strand of hair away from my face. “I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to keep watch over you in case you had another nightmare. I didn’t want to take any chances, not after everything that happened.”

My breath hitched, and a lump formed in my throat. He had stayed up for me? I reached out instinctively, wrapping my arms around him as tightly as 1 could.

“Thank you,” I murmured against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. “You didn’t have to do that.”

He pulled me closer, his chin resting lightly on top of my head. “I wanted to,” he replied simply, and that was enough to send butterflies fluttering in my stomach.

When I finally loosened my hold on him, my eyes wandered across the room. That’s when I noticed Caroline and Damien, sprawled out on a makeshift bed on the floor. They were tangled up in each other, their limbs a chaotic knot, but their faces were serene, unbothered by the chaos of the world outside.

A smile tugged at my lips, but the images from last night rushed back to me, sharp and unrelenting. I turned back to Caleb, my brows furrowing.

‘What happened last night?” I asked, my voice a mix of curiosity and apprehension. “I mean… before everything just–changed.”

His expression darkened slightly, and for a moment, I thought he might not answer. But then he sighed, running a hand through his hair.

‘A lot,” he said finally. “Too much, actually. But you don’t have to worry about it now. You’re safe, and that’s what matters.”

I frowned, not entirely satisfied with his answer. Instead, I leaned back into him, letting his warmth chase away the lingering chill in

my

chest.

“Okay,” I said softly, letting the conversation drift for now. “Okay.”

My mind drifted back to the game, when Caleb and Damien had been fighting on the field, and then he had disappeared with him and Caroline, telling me to stay back so that he could drive me home.

It had been a risk, following them to the back of the stadium like that, but I couldn’t help it. The ache in my chest was unbearable, like a knot tightening with every passing second. Caroline’s pain wasn’t just hers–it resonated in me, raw and suffocating. I needed to know what was going on. But when I turned the corner, my world tilted.

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