Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 143

Bound To The Broken Alpha

Chapter 143 Layers Of Trouble

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A few minutes after Daniel left, I received some files and realized they needed his signature and it was something that the other staff could see.

I balanced the stack of files in my arms as I walked down the hall toward Daniel’s office. The day had been busy and noisy with phones ringing, papers shuffling, people moving in and out but my mind was elsewhere. I just wanted to drop this file off and get out before Selene appeared again with her fake smiles and syrupy tone.

The file I carried was sensitive – something Daniel had specifically said no one else should see. So I knocked once and went in quietly.

He was on a call but gestured for me to come in. His eyes softened when he say it I kept my tone formal. “This is the updated contract from the council meeting,” I said, placing it on his desk.

He ended his call, leaned back slightly. “Thank you,” he said. His voice was gentle, but I didn’t let myself linger. “Anything else?”

“No,” I replied shortly. “You said it was confidential, so I wanted to deliver it myself.”

“Appreciate that,” he said, watching me closely, like he wanted to say more. But I wasn’t ready for another emotional talk about Selene or how we’d “work through it.” I gave him a small nod and turned to leave.

The moment I stepped out of his office, I almost collided with Selene.

She was walking in fast, phone in hand, and instead of stepping aside, she brushed past me really hard. Her shoulder slammed against mine and I froze for a second. Then I turned.

Her face was painted in that smug, innocent look she always wore chin slightly tilted, lips

curved in amusement.

“Watch where you’re going,” she said lightly, as if it were my fault.

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I smiled tightly. “You might want to watch your loose behavior, Selene,” I warned, “Because you don’t seem to know your place.”

Her smile faltered, just for a moment. I could see the flash of irritation in her eyes before she masked it again. I didn’t wait for a response. I walked away, heels clicking against the marble floor, keeping my head high.

The anger that had been simmering inside me since she showed up at the house burned

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quietly now. I went straight to my office, shut the door, and let out a slow breath. I didn’t want anyone to see that she’d gotten under my skin.

I sat down at my desk and started to go through emails, trying to distract myself, but the words blurred together. My hand was still slightly shaking from that brief encounter. She wanted a reaction, and I had given her one but at least it wasn’t a meltdown. It was firm, and I meant every word.

I was halfway through reorganizing some documents when I heard a soft knock.

“Come in,” I said.

The door opened, and Mrs. Carter walked in. She looked graceful as always. Her presence always had an effect on me, but today, she looked a bit too serious.

“Amy,” she said gently, closing the door behind her. “I just saw what happene

nallway.”

I straightened up. “It’s fine,” I said automatically. “She brushed past me, and I told her to be careful.”

Mrs. Carter moved closer and sat across from me. “I know you can handle yourself,” she said. “But I also know Selene didn’t come here by accident.”

I frowned slightly. “What do you

mean?”

She folded her hands on her lap. “I have sources,” she said quietly, lowering her voice. “People who still owe me favors. One of them called me this morning. He said Elias has his reasons for bringing Selene back and he had his reasons for making her disappear before.”

I blinked, unsure how to respond at first. “So she wasn’t just gone because she wanted to be?”

Mrs. Carter shook her head slowly. “No. There’s more to her story and to Elias’s involvement. Whatever it is, it’s not just about Daniel.”

It made sense of her sudden reappearance, the perfectly timed stories about “personal loss,” and the way Elias always seemed a little too composed when she was around.

“So what do I do?” I asked quietly.

Mrs. Carter gave me a sympathetic smile. “For now? Ignore her. The more she sees she can’t shake you, the faster she’ll lose ground. Don’t let her drag you into a fight that she wants everyone to see.”

“That’s easier said than done,” I muttered. “She knows exactly how to push.”

“I know,” Mrs. Carter admitted. “But that’s how people like her operate. They thrive on reactions. Don’t give her one.”

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I sighed and leaned back in my chair. “Daniel keeps saying he loves me and that I shouldn’t worry, but sometimes I can’t help it. I know he’s trying, but Selene…” I trailed off, shaking my head. “She’s not just here to reconnect. She’s here to test how far she can go.”

Mrs. Carter’s gaze softened. “Then don’t make it easy for her. Remember you already have what she’s after. She’s the one chasing a shadow.”

That thought comforted me more than I expected. I nodded slowly. “I’ll try.”

“Good,” she said, standing up. “And Amy… don’t let her make you doubt Daniel. That’s exactly what she wants.”

I nodded again, meaning it this time. “Thank you, Mrs. Carter.”

She smiled warmly. “You’re family now. That means you’re my responsibility

I managed a small smile. “I appreciate that.”

After she left, I sat there for a long while, staring at the desk but not really seeing anything. The hum of the office outside felt distant. My mind was spinning around her words.

If Elias had been behind Selene’s disappearance before, then he could control her return too. Which meant this wasn’t about nostalgia or second chances. It was a plan.

My life was beginning to feel like an onion. As one layer is settled another problem rolls off.

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