Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 142

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Chapter 142 Watchful Eyes

DANIEL

When I woke up the next morning, Amy was gone again. The bed beside me was cold, her pillow untouched. It wasn’t the first time she had slipped out early, but this time, it got to me. I sat up, running a hand through my hair, staring at the spot where she’d been.

I reached for my phone and called Cole. He picked up after the second ring.

“Morning, Alpha,” he greeted.

“Where are you?” I asked.

“At the company. Amy asked me to bring her in early today.”

I rubbed the back of my neck. “So she didn’t say anything before leaving?”

“No,” he replied. “She was quiet on the way here. Looked focused. Didn’t seem upset or anything, just… distant.”

“Did you notice anything unusual? Anything off about her behavior?”

Cole paused for a second. “No, sir. She’s just her usual calm self. Went straight into her office when we got here. I figured you two were fine.”

I sighed. “We are. Or at least, we were supposed to be.”

He didn’t say anything, and I could almost hear his confusion through the line.

“Keep an eye on her,” I said firmly. “Don’t hover, but make sure she’s safe. I don’t want her left alone for too long.”

“Understood,” he said.

I ended the call and sat there for a while, staring at the floor. Amy had been pulling away, little by little. I couldn’t blame her – Selene’s presence had thrown everything off balance. I’d tried to handle it calmly, to show her that she had nothing to worry about, but maybe I hadn’t done enough.

After a quick shower and a barely touched breakfast, I left for the office. The drive felt longer than usual, every red light stretching out like punishment. When I finally arrived, I spotted Cole by the parking lot. He gave me a small nod of acknowledgment, then returned to his usual alert stance.

Inside the company, the staff moved about their usual morning routines. I passed a few

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greetings and kept walking until I reached Amy’s office. Through the tinted glass, I could see her sitting at her desk, typing something. Her posture was stiff, focused, and detached.

I knocked gently on the door.

“Come in,” she said without looking up.

I stepped in, closing the door behind me. “Morning.”

“Morning,” she replied, her tone polite but distant.

“How long have you been here?” I asked.

“Since seven,” she said, still typing.

I nodded and sat down across from her. “You’ve been keeping yourself bus

“It helps,” she said.

I wanted to reach across the desk and pull her into my arms, but I knew that wouldn’t solve anything. She needed to say what was on her mind, and I needed to listen even if it hurt.

Finally, she stopped typing and looked at me. “Daniel, we need to talk.”

I leaned back slightly. “Alright.”

She folded her arms, her voice steady but edged with frustration. “Until you find a way to put Selene in her place, she’s going to keep being a problem. For us. For me.”

I took a deep breath. “Amy-”

“No, listen to me,” she cut in, “I’ve been trying to stay calm, to trust you, but every time I see her around, she acts like she has some claim over you. And I know you’ve done nothing wrong, but I can’t keep pretending it doesn’t get to me.”

I nodded slowly. “I understand.”

She frowned. “Do you? Because it feels like you’re trying too hard to be polite to her. Like you’re walking on eggshells because of what you two used to have.”

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too careful not to cause a Her words stung because they weren’t wrong. I had been careful scene or give Selene an excuse to twist things around. But maybe, in trying to stay composed, I had made Amy feel like she wasn’t my priority.

I stood

up and walked to her side of the desk. She didn’t move, her eyes stayed fixed on the computer screen, but I knew she wasn’t reading anything.

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“Amy,” I said softly, “look at me.”

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After a moment, she did. Her eyes were guarded, but behind the calmness, I could see the hurt.

“I love you,” I said plainly. “And not because I’m obligated to. Not because you were chosen for me. I love

you because every fiber in me does. Because when I look at you, I see peace. I see home.”

Her jaw tightened. “Then show me that Selene doesn’t matter.”

“She doesn’t,” I said. “She was my past, not my present. When she left, that chapter ended. You’re my life now. You’re the one I wake up thinking about. The one I want beside me, no matter what happens.”

She looked down at her lap, “It’s just… hard to believe sometimes,” she said share history. You didn’t even break up properly. She disappeared, and nov. like she still has a chance.”

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“I know,” I admitted. “And maybe that’s why she came back because she thinks she can use that unfinished

past to create doubt. But I won’t let her. I’ll handle it.”

“How?”

“I’ll make it clear that she’s not welcome to cross that line,” I said. “No more visits, no more personal conversations. If she wants to talk business, she can do it through email or with Elias present. Nothing else.”

She studied my face carefully, searching for sincerity. I didn’t move, didn’t try to over–explain. I just let her see that I meant it.

After a moment, she nodded. “Alright.”

Relief washed through me, but I didn’t push it. I knew trust wasn’t something you repaired in one morning conversation.

“I’m not angry at you, Daniel,” she said quietly. “I’m just tired. I want peace.”

“You’ll have it,” I promised.

I reached for her hand, and this time she didn’t pull away. Her fingers were cold, but when I held them, she didn’t let go.

For a few seconds, we just stood there in silence. I squeezed her hand before stepping back. “I’ll handle things with Selene today. You focus on work.”

“Alright,” she said.

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I gave a small smile. “And Amy?”

“Yeah?”

“I meant what I said. I love you. Always.”

Her eyes softened just a little. “Then prove it.”