All Chapters of Claimed by My Bully Alpha: Chapter 261 - Chapter 270

Aurora’s P.O.VAs the last few voices fade into the distance, I turn to Caleb, feeling the warmth of his hand still lingering on mine. There’s a gentle, knowing look in his eyes as he squeezes my fingers lightly, and for a moment, I allow myself to exhale, the weight of everything momentarily lifting. “Come to the beach with me,” he says, his voice low, inviting, a soft escape from the noise of the day.The idea is immediately tempting—just the two of us, the sound of the waves, the salty air filling our lungs. I nod almost instantly, eager for the distraction, eager for him. But just as I open my mouth to respond, another voice chimes in. “Oh! That sounds fun! Can I come too?” Avery's bright eyes look between us, hopeful and unaware of the small hesitation that stiffens my body. I don’t blame her for asking—she’s always been this way, full of energy, wanting to be part of everything.But still, disappointment tugs at me. I had wanted this moment alone with Caleb, a chance to breathe

Aurora’s P.O.VIt was past evening when Caleb and I return from the beach, our steps light yet hurried as we glance around; making sure no one notices us sneaking in. The salty breeze still clings to my hair, the taste of the ocean lingering on my lips. Caleb moves with exaggerated caution, creeping along the walls as if he’s part of some grand heist, and I bite back a laugh. He looks ridiculous, but the way his eyes gleam with mischief makes it impossible to say anything. "Caleb, you do realize that we live here, right?" I whisper, a teasing lilt in my voice as I nudge his arm. "You’re acting like a criminal breaking into his own house." His grin is wicked, full of amusement as he casts a glance over his shoulder before whispering back, "I have good reason to be careful. If Caroline catches us, we’re doomed." That does it—I laugh, pressing a hand over my mouth to muffle the sound, but the mere thought of Caroline’s reaction sends another fit of giggles through me. "Oh, you mean if

Caleb’s P.O.VI step in front of Aurora without thinking, my body moving on instinct to shield her from the view as I fix my gaze on the man standing before us. My chest tightens as I lock eyes with Shane, his presence stirring a whirlwind of emotions inside me. His expression flickers with something unreadable—surprise, amusement, maybe even irritation. But I don’t waver. My voice comes out firm, steady.“What are you doing here?” Shane exhales sharply, a smirk tugging at his lips as he crosses his arms over his chest. “Not even a little happy to see me, Caleb?” His tone is light, teasing, but I catch the edge beneath it. A test. A challenge. As if he’s waiting to see whether I’ll acknowledge the years, the past, the history between us. I feel the weight of Aurora behind me, her quiet presence grounding me even as my emotions threaten to spiral. I want to tell Shane that I don’t have the energy for this right now, that I have bigger things to worry about. But the truth is, I don’t

Aurora’s P.O.VShane’s eyes widened in pure disbelief, the light in them flickering with cautious hope as my words settled in. “You… You really mean that?” His voice carried the weight of uncertainty, almost as if he feared this was some cruel trick his mind was playing on him. His hands clenched into tight fists at his sides, and for a brief moment, I saw the way his shoulders tensed—waiting, maybe even bracing for me to take it all back. I exhaled softly, feeling the tension in the air stretch between us like an invisible thread, fragile and thin. With a slow, deliberate nod, I confirmed his hopes. “Yes, Shane. I forgive you.” The words felt foreign on my tongue, not because they weren’t true, but because they carried a weight that I wasn’t entirely sure I was ready to hold. Relief flooded his features almost instantly. A small, shaky breath left his lips, and he ran a hand through his already disheveled hair, letting out a quiet laugh, the kind that teetered between disbelief and

Caleb’s P.O.VI leaned against the back of the couch, my fingers lazily tracing the rim of my glass, watching as Caroline and Jade laughed over some inside joke I had missed. The games room was warm with the scent of alcohol and mischief, the air thick with the kind of ease that only came when old friends gathered after too long apart.My gaze drifted to Shane, who sat at the far end of the room, his fingers wrapped tightly around his drink. He hadn’t said much, just watched us with this quiet intensity, like he was here but not fully settled. Like something was still weighing him down. I cleared my throat, leaning forward slightly. “How have you been, man?” My voice was casual, but getting past everything that had happened in the past wasn’t going to be as easy as I thought. Still, I had given Aurora my word that I would try my best. Shane exhaled sharply, a half-smirk tugging at his lips. “Didn’t get into trouble, if that’s what you’re asking.” His voice was light, but there was a