Claimed by My Bully Alpha Chapter 295

Aurora’s P.O.V

I tilted my head to the side, trying to piece this new piece of information together. He had mentioned something about an Autumn Equinox Ball, and I couldn’t help but feel utterly confused. I couldn’t recall ever hearing anything about it before. The way he said it, like it was some grand event, only deepened my sense of bewilderment.

"Caleb... what... What exactly is this Autumn Equinox Ball?" I asked, my voice uncertain. I was sure I must have missed something—maybe a tradition or custom from the pack that I just hadn’t been privy to yet. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I had no clue what he was talking about.

Caleb’s eyes softened as he saw my confusion. He let out a quiet breath and shifted closer to me, as though preparing to explain something deeply important, like he was giving me a glimpse into a world I didn’t fully understand yet. He took a moment to gather his thoughts

before he spoke, his voice low and calm, as if trying to reassure me that everything would make sense soon enough.

"You see, Aurora," he began, "wolves have mates. True mates, destined by the Moon Goddess herself, just like you and me. But the thing is…mates, they’re not always from the same pack. Hell, sometimes they’re not even in the same state." He paused, his gaze steady on mine, as if waiting for the words to sink in. "That’s why the Autumn Equinox Ball is such a big deal. The Alpha King hosts it in San Francisco every year. It’s where all the single wolves go to find their mates. And for those who have already found their mates, it’s a chance to receive the blessing of the Alpha King, to solidify that bond in the eyes of the pack."

I blinked, trying to wrap my head around everything he just said. It was a lot to take in at once. I never imagined that there was such a thing, that something as profound as the Alpha King blessing a new mated couple even existed. The idea that there was a grand ball, a gathering of wolves from all over, to find their soulmates—it was both fascinating and overwhelming.

"But... I’ve never heard of this before," I said, my voice quiet with the weight of the revelation. I felt a slight pang of unease, not because I was questioning the idea behind it or the importance of the ball, but because it felt like I was suddenly in the dark about something significant. "And... wait, the Alpha King?" I frowned, trying to make sense of this new piece of information. "Who is that? And... Do we have to go too? I mean, you and I... we aren’t even—"

I stopped myself, realizing that I hadn’t actually thought about what we were. Caleb and I hadn’t discussed that far out into the future just yet. We knew we were mates and we had already sealed the bond between us. But this? This was a whole new level of understanding and commitment. I wasn’t sure if I was ready to jump into something as monumental as being an actual mated couple—or even receiving a blessing from some Alpha King.

What did that even mean? What kind of duties or responsibilities would that entail?

Caleb’s expression softened, a hint of amusement crossing his features, though I could tell it wasn’t meant to make light of the situation. It was more like he understood the whirlwind of thoughts and questions racing through my mind. He gave a small chuckle, one that made me feel a little less uncertain.

"The Alpha King is... well, he’s the leader of the entire wolf world, Aurora. He’s the one who oversees all packs, the one who has the power to bless unions, and make sure that wolves are with their destined mates. It’s tradition. It’s ancient." His eyes held mine, his tone reassuring. "And no, you don’t have to go unless you want to. But if you’re still unsure about taking that big step then you don’t have to go. We’ve already mated and we love each other, that’s all that matters to me. You don’t have to make any decisions right away."

I stood still, my mind racing. I didn’t know what to feel. Part of me was excited by the idea of a grand ball, of this possibility of meeting new people who might be like me, still trying to find their footing in this world. But another part of me was terrified. What if I didn’t fit in? Or worse, what if I made a complete fool of myself and brought Caleb down with me?

"What if... what if I don’t fit in there?" I muttered, my thoughts tumbling out faster than I could organize them.

"What if I’m not ready for something so... big?"

Caleb smiled, though there was a tenderness in his gaze that softened the edges of my unease.

"It’s okay to feel unsure, Aurora. The ball isn’t just for finding mates. It’s for discovering yourself, your place in this world. And if it turns out that the timing isn’t right, or you’re not ready, then that’s okay, too."

I looked at him, my heart thumping a little faster. There was so much unknown at this moment, so much that I didn’t understand. But Caleb’s words had always made me feel comfortable no matter the situation, like they were helping me find my way in a world I had barely begun to scratch the surface of.

I was truly glad that the Moon Goddess had given me such a wonderful mate.

"Are you... what about you?" I asked, looking at Caleb to see if he had any intension of attending this ball. “Aren’t you going to the ball?

He gave a soft laugh and shook his head. "I’m not going if you’re not ready. I’ve already found my mate, so there’s no need to show up there for no reason."