Chapter 250. Possessive Mate

Aurora’s POV

I didn’t even hear when Caleb had arrived, his footfalls down the hallway had been near silent.

One second, I was watching as Ashton made his way to my bed, and the next—I felt the familiar, sharp tug in my chest that always came with Caleb’s presence. I whipped around, heart stuttering in my chest as I saw him standing at the door, his eyes dark and unreadable, lips pressed into a thin line. His gaze wasn’t on me—it was locked on Ashton, like he was sizing him up, trying to figure out just what the hell he was doing here.

“What is he doing in your room?”

The words echoed through our mental link, his voice low and clipped, sharp enough to cut glass. I winced. Of course, he would pick now to show up. Of all times.

I turned toward him, trying to stay calm, trying not to let my nerves show even though my pulse was thundering in my ears. “Caleb, it’s not what you think—Ashton just helped me with Riley. That’s it. Nothing more.” I tried t