Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187

Aurora’s P.O.V

I opened my eyes, gasping for air, but all I could feel was the pressure in my chest, the burning sensation in my lungs as the water surrounded me. I tried to flail my arms, desperate to push myself up, but it was like the water was pulling me deeper. Panic surged through me. I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, my mind screamed, the darkness creeping in at the edges of my vision. I didn’t know where I was, or if anyone could hear me, or if anyone would find me in time.

I could barely make sense of anything, but just as I thought I was about to slip under for good, I felt something–a hand, warm and firm, grabbing mine. Who…? Before I could make sense of it, I was being yanked up, and the water rushed off of my face as my head broke the surface. My body was pulled upward, and with a sharp inhale, I was suddenly hoisted onto the side of the pool. I coughed, sputtering, my body shaking as I tried to steady myself, gasping for air like it was the first time I’d

ever had it.

“Hey, hey, it’s alright,” a voice murmured, and I blinked, struggling to focus. Caleb. It was Caleb,

kneeling beside me, his hands steady on my shoulders as he helped me sit up. His eyes were wide, filled with panic and fear that he was trying to keep at bay; but his voice was calm, reassuring.

“You’re okay. I’ve got you.”

I swallowed hard, trying to catch my breath, my head spinning. “I–I thought I was going to drown,” I whispered, still shaking, feeling the cold of the pool water seeping into my skin.

Caleb let out a soft breath, as if he had been holding it too. “You almost did. But you’re not going anywhere.” His hand was still on my back, guiding me, grounding me.

“You’re safe now.”

I looked up at him, still trying to process what just happened. “I don’t even know how I ended up there…” My voice trailed off, not sure if I wanted to know. “I–I was in my room…sleeping…I-”

“Doesn’t matter,” Caleb said, his voice gentle but firm. “You’re out now, and that’s what counts. Breathe, just try and relax. The rest will come to you.”

I nodded, the fear starting to fade as I let him help me get my bearings, realizing just how close I had come to losing everything. I wasn’t sure if I could ever be okay after that, but right then, in moment, Caleb was the only thing keeping me from falling apart.

I sat up, trying to clear the fog from my mind, my gaze landing on Caleb. He’s watching me with concern, but the confusion in his eyes matches my own. I open my mouth, trying to speak, but nothing comes out at first. Finally, I ask.

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Chapter 187

“Caleb… What happened? How did I end up by the pool?”

He tilted his head, looking equally perplexed. “I was about to ask you the same thing. He shook his head as if trying to shake off his own confusion.

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