Claimed by My Bully Alpha (by Anna Kendra) novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199

Aurora’s POV

My heart skipped a beat as I turned to see Caleb standing there, his expression shadowed weder the

dim lights of the near empty kitchen.

“Caleb?” I whispered, my voice laced with surprise. “What are you doing up so later why we instinctively folded across my chest, a mixture of curiosity and unease spreading through me.

He hesitated for a moment, running a hand through his dark hair, his usual calm demeanor faced

by something more unsettled,

“I couldn’t sleep,” he admitted, his voice low but steady, “I came down to get something to drink, and… I might’ve overheard the conversation.” His gaze flickered toward Hafmona, who stood a few feet away, her eyes narrowing slightly as though gauging his sincerity.

I frowned, a sharp pang of worry twisting in my chest. “You overheard? Caleb, what did you

Before I could finish, he stepped forward, his hands held up in a silent plea for patience. “Aurora, I’d like to talk to you. Alone,” he said, his tone carrying a weight I wasn’t used to hearing from him. He looked past me to Harmona. “If you don’t mind.”

Harmona didn’t argue, though the way she glanced between us told me she wasn’t thrilled about leaving. “Of course,” she said curtly, brushing past Caleb without another word, leaving the faint sound of her heels clicking down the hallway as she disappeared.

I exhaled sharply, turning back to Caleb, my brows furrowing. “What’s going on?”

“Come with me,” he said, his voice softer now, almost gentle. He didn’t wait for me to answer, just turned and started walking toward the staircase. Something about his demeanor made me follow without question, though my thoughts raced with possibilities.

We climbed the stairs in silence, the tension between us thick but unspoken. When we reached the rooftop, the cool night air hit my skin, and I shivered slightly, though it wasn’t from the cold. The dining area was empty, the scattered chairs and tables illuminated by the faint silver light of the moon. The sea stretched out before us, dark and endless, with gentle ripples reflecting the glow of

the night sky.

Caleb gestured toward the railing, and I stepped closer, letting the view momentarily distract me. The ocean was calm, almost unnaturally still, and the way the moonlight danced on its surface was mesmerizing. For a second, I almost forgot the heaviness in Caleb’s voice earlier.

But then he broke the silence. “Aurora,” he began, his tone hesitant, as though he was debating if he should speak about whatever was on his mind. I turned to face him, my heartbeat quickening at the

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intensity in his eyes.

“What is it, Cateb7” 1 asked, my voice quister now. “is everything, #rigin?*

He rubbed the back of his neck, looking wway for a momene before meeting my zaza ezin. “Ye

been hiding. (10m you? he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. “had I can’t do it.

anymore. You deserve to know the truth?

My breath caught in my throat, the weight of his words sinking into me like a stone. “What are you talking about?” I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady, though I felt anything but calm.

“I–I know…I should’ve told you sooner,” he said, stepping, closer, his expression a mixture of regret and resolve, “But I didn’t know how. I didn’t want to lose you, Aurora.”

“Lose me?” My mind raced, trying to piece together what he could possibly mean. “Caleb, you’re scaring me, Just say it.”

He hesitated, his hand gripping the railing as if to steady himself. “You’ll hate me for this,” he murmured, his voice barely audible now. “But I can’t keep lying to you. Not when it’s eating me

alive,”

The ocean seemed to grow quieter in that moment, as though the world itself was holding its breath.

“Whatever it is, just tell me,” I said, my voice firmer now, though my chest tightened with anticipation. “Please,”

He looked at me then, his eyes searching mine as though trying to gauge how I’d react. And in that moment, I realized that whatever he was about to say would change everything.

“Aurora…” he finally started, his tone low and shaky, and it sent a chill down my spine.

“Caroline and 1–we did something. Something bad. Something we knew we shouldn’t have done without your permission, but…everything was getting so complicated…” He stopped there, pressing his lips into a thin line, as though saying the words out loud was the hardest thing he’d ever had to

1. do.

I blinked at him, my breath hitching. “What do you mean by ‘something bad? What are you talking about?” My hands were trembling now, and I pressed them together to steady myself. I felt like I was standing on the edge of some great chasm, staring down into darkness, knowing I wouldn’t like what was at the bottom.

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