Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 216

Alpha

Chapter 216

Aurora’s PO.V

I had never had so much fun in my entire life. The music was pumping, the room was filled with laughter, and I was surrounded by the best company. Caleb and I danced like no one was watching, lost in the rhythm, his grin never leaving his face. Every move felt natural, effortless.

I caught Caroline pulling Damien onto the floor next, and I couldn’t help but laugh as he tried to keep up with her wild energy. “You look ridiculous!” I yelled over the music, and Damien just shook his head, laughing with me.

But the best part was when Caroline pulled me to the dance floor. Her blue gown sparkled under the lights, and she had that same carefree vibe, making me feel like we could dance for hours. And we did. We danced through the entire night, completely lost in the music and in each other’s company. At one point, we paused to catch our breath, both of us smiling, hands on our hips. “This is the best night of my life,” she said, her voice a little out of breath but full of joy.

The cake was huge, white with delicate blue details, matching Caroline’s gown perfectly. I swear, I ate half of it by myself, and I didn’t care one bit. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d indulged like this–cake, punch, and all the laughter–it felt like pure bliss. I was so stuffed I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat dinner, but I didn’t care. The punch had a bit of a kick to it, and I was pretty sure there was alcohol in it, but I didn’t mind. If I was going to get a little tipsy, so be it. This night was for fun, not for worrying about anything else.

As I was enjoying the moment, I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching me. A glance over my shoulder, and there they were–Alpha Camden, standing by the corner with his arms crossed, and Harmona next to him, her eyes locked onto me. I quickly turned my attention back to Caroline, pushing the thought out of my mind.

“Stop overthinking it,” I muttered to myself, trying to focus on the good vibes instead of getting lost in whatever weird feeling I had. Everyone around me was having a great time, and I wasn’t about to let anything ruin it. So, I danced some more, laughed a little louder, and let the night carry me away.

But suddenly…everything began to change.

I could feel the tension building in my body, but I refused to let it show. The clock on the wall ticked away, its rhythm almost mocking me as the minutes inched closer to midnight. There air seemed to shift–something thick and heavy, like the calm before a storm. My head throbbed, and my stomach churned, but I stayed beside Caleb, trying to smile and keep my composure. Caroline deserved a good birthday, and I wasn’t about to ruin it. She was laughing with her friends across the room, oblivious to the way my body was betraying me. I could hear her voice above the rest, a melody of joy that made my heart ache for her even more.

“Are you okay?” Caleb’s voice broke through my thoughts, his hand brushing against mine as he

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glanced at me with concern.

I forced a smile, pretending everything was fine. “Yeah, just a little tired, that’s all.

He raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying it, but he didn’t push further. “Alright, but if you need to sit down or anything, just let me know.”

I nodded, not trusting myself to speak without sounding like a liar. The pain in my head intensified, like a vice tightening around it. My chest started to constrict, the air in the room suddenly feeling too thick to breathe. I blinked a few times, trying to shake it off, but the dizziness was growing, and my vision was beginning to blur.

“Ten… nine… eight…” The countdown began, the voices around us growing louder as everyone anticipated the start of Caroline’s special moment. I looked at Caleb, feeling a pang of guilt. I should be focusing on her, on making this a night to remember, but all I could think about was the horrible

sensation clawing at me from the inside.

Then, the pain hit. It wasn’t just a headache anymore. It was like a burst of pressure in my chest, and the world tilted sideways. I gasped, clutching my chest with one hand, my other grabbing Caleb’s arm for support.

“Aurora?” Caleb’s voice sounded distant, as if it was coming from far away. His hands were on me, steadying me, but I could barely feel them. “What’s happening? Talk to me.”

I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. The room spun, and my body felt like it was being pulled in all directions. My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the sounds of the countdown. “Caleb…” I gasped, my voice barely above a whisper. “Something’s wrong.”

“Stay with me, Aurora. Just breathe,” he said, his voice panicked now. But no matter how hard I tried to follow his instructions, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.

The crowd continued to chant, but all I could hear was the ringing in my ears and my own labored breathing. I squeezed Caleb’s arm tighter, my vision going black at the edges.

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