Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102 Too Dramatic

AMY

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With everyday that came and passed, things were lighter. Meetings that used to drag for hours now ended with decisions made faster than ever. The board noticed it too.

People said Daniel and I worked well together and that we balanced each other. They weren’t wrong because I noticed it too..

He handled the big calls and I managed the numbers and follow–ups. When things got tense, one look from him was enough for me to know what he was thinking, and sometimes, I caught him watching me the same way.

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He’d bring me coffee before morning meetings, always exactly how I liked it strong, no sugar, little milk. Sometimes, while passing behind me during a board presentation, his hand would graze my back slightly, guiding me forward.

It wasn’t obvious to anyone else which made it more comfortable.

I didn’t talk about the night he expressed his feelings, neither did he.

One night, I was focused on the numbers on my screen when I heard him sigh behind me.

“I think if I read one more line of these reports, I might actually lose my mind,” he said.

I turned slightly, smiling. “You sound dramatic for someone who just asked for another set of revisions.”

“I regret that already,” he said,

“You always do,” I replied, teasing.

He chuckled. “Maybe I just like hearing you say it.”

Before I could reply, the lights flickered once, then went completely dark.

I froze for a second, then laughed softly. “Perfect timing.”

From across the desk, I heard him mutter, “This building is supposed to have the best wiring in the city.”

“Maybe it’s protesting the late hours,” I said, trying to find my phone in the dark.

I finally turned on the flashlight, and the beam caught his face. “Don’t laugh,” he said when he saw my expression.

“I’m not,” I replied, though my tone gave me away. “You just look… lost without power.”

He shook his head, the faint smile tugging at his mouth. “You think you’re funny, don’t you?”

“Only when I’m right.”

He stood up, coming around the desk. I thought he was going to check the circuit, but instead, he stopped right in front of me. The dim light from my phone barely reached his face.

Chapter 102 Too Dramatic

Then he said quietly, “I’m starting to think you like challenging me.”

I looked up at him, still smiling. “Maybe I do.”

Before I could think to blink, he reached out and pulled me close and kissed me passionately. I could feel butterflies tingle in my belly as we kissed.

His hand rested on my waist and something inside me wished that he would touch me some more.

When the lights came back on, I blinked, almost forgetting where we were. He stepped back first, clearing his throat slightly, and I looked down, suddenly aware of how close we’d been.

For a moment, neither of us said anything. Then he laughed quietly, rubbing a hand at the back of his neck. “Well… at least the power’s back.”

I smiled, shaking my head. “You’re terrible at pretending nothing happened.”

He grinned. “Maybe. But I don’t want to pretend.”

I didn’t answer. I didn’t have to. The way we looked at each other said enough.

The next morning, I woke up earlier than usual. I didn’t know why. Maybe I just couldn’t stop replaying the night in my head. By the time I came downstairs, Mrs. Carter was already at the dining table with tea and papers spread around her.

“Good morning,” I greeted, keeping my tone polite.

She looked up, and to my surprise, smiled. “Amy, sit with me.”

I hesitated for a second before sitting down across from her.

“I wanted to talk to you,” she began. Her tone wasn’t sharp or cold like it often was. “I’ve noticed something lately.”

I folded my hands together. “Something about work?”

She shook her head. “About Daniel. He’s… calmer. More focused. He hasn’t looked this focused in years.”

I wasn’t sure what to say. “That’s good,” I said carefully.

She nodded slowly. “It is. I know he can be difficult. He takes too much on himself, always has. But lately, I think you’ve been good for him.”

The words caught me off guard. Compliments from her were rare

“I haven’t done anything special,” I said.

especially directed at me.

“You’ve done more than you think,” she replied. “He listens to you. He laughs again. You’ve brought balance where there was none.”

I lowered my gaze slightly. “I just want to help.”

She studied me for a moment before saying, “Whatever’s happening between you two, I hope you both

Chapter 102 Too Dramatic

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