Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 209

Chapter 209

Caleb’s PO.V

I was in a different room with Jade and a couple of other boys from the pack, trying to figure out which shirt would work best for the party.

“This one, or that one?” Jade asked, holding up a dark grey button–down in one hand and a plain

black tee in the other.

“Neither,” one of the boys piped up, smirking as he lounged against the dresser. “He looks like he’s trying too hard either way.”

I groaned, rolling my eyes. “Maybe I’ll just go shirtless, make it easier for everyone.”

Jade chuckled, tossing the shirts aside. “At least you’d get some attention. Aurora might even-”

‘Caleb.‘ Caroline’s voice suddenly burst through my mind like a lightning strike, her urgency slicing

through the easy banter.

I stiffened immediately, catching the concerned looks of the others as they noticed my change in

demeanor. ‘What is it? What’s wrong? You sound panicked.‘

Her response was swift, almost breathless. ‘It’s Aurora. Caleb, listen to me. I was helping her put on her earrings when I saw it.‘

‘Saw what? Caroline, what are you talking about?‘ I pressed, my chest tightening.

“The symbol.‘ Her words hit me like a punch, ‘That same symbol, Caleb. It’s new into her skin,

right behind her ear.‘

“What the hell?” I muttered aloud, feeling the room fade around me as a my focus shifted to the mind link. The others were asking questions, but I waved them off, pacing now. ‘How is that possible? Are you sure it’s the same one?‘

‘Of course, I’m sure!‘ Caroline snapped, and then her tone softened slightly, though the urgency was still there. ‘I don’t know how, Caleb. I just know it’s there, clear as day. And we both know what that

might mean.‘

My stomach churned. ‘This can’t be happening. There’s no way-‘

‘There’s no time to figure out the “how” right now,‘ she interrupted sharply. ‘The fact is, it’s there, and we’re not ready for whatever this could bring, I need you to go to Harmona. Now. She has to know about this. I’ll stay with Aurora, but you need to move.‘

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Chapter 209

I ran a hand through my hair, my fingers trembling slightly. You’re sure she’s okay for now? Auto I mean. She’s not in pain or~!

‘She’s fine, physically,‘ Caroline said quickly. ‘But she doesn’t know about the symbol. She hasnt seen it yet. I didn’t tell her. I didn’t know what to say.‘

I nodded, though she couldn’t see me. ‘Alright. I’m going. Stay with her, and don’t let her out of your sight. I’ll go over this with Harmona.‘

‘Be fast, Caleb. This could change everything.‘

The link cut off, and I looked at Jade and the boys, who were all staring at me now. “What’s going on?” Jade asked, his tone losing all the casualness from earlier.

I grabbed my jacket from the back of a chair, already heading for the door. “No time to explain. Just… get ready for the party. I’ll handle it.”

I didn’t wait for their responses. My mind was already racing with possibilities, none of them good.

The symbol behind Aurora’s ear? It couldn’t be a coincidence. But if it wasn’t… then we were in

more danger than I’d ever imagined.

Without a word, I abandoned the task, striding out of the room. The sound of my boots on the hardwood floor echoed down the corridor, but I didn’t stop or look back.

“Caleb!” Jade’s voice rang out behind me. I heard his hurried footsteps as he caught up. “Hey! What’s going on?”

I didn’t slow down, but I threw a glance over my shoulder. “Just follow me, Jade. You’ll find out soon enough.”

He groaned audibly. “Cryptic much? Seriously, you’re not even going to g

e a hint?”

“Not here.” I gestured vaguely ahead. “We need to talk to Harmona. This can’t wait.”

Jade muttered something I didn’t quite catch, probably about my dramatic exits, but he didn’t push further. He just followed. By the time we reached my father’s office, the voices inside were already engaged in some heavy discussion. I didn’t knock–I rarely did when urgency clawed at me.

The door swung open, revealing my father, Alpha Camden, seated at his desk with Harmona standing across from him. Papers and maps cluttered the space between them. Both their heads snapped up at my abrupt entrance, and Harmona’s eyes narrowed slightly as Jade stepped in behind me, clearly confused.

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