Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158 This Is Ending Tonight

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The morning was heavy from the start. The report came in before sunrise that one of our men had been found dead near the southern border.

Cole delivered the news quietly, “They said it looked like a rogue attack.”

I didn’t buy it. Rogues killed to survive, not to send a message. But this one had a message written all over it. The guard’s body was positioned facing south, throat cleanly cut. It was deliberate.

I called for Elias right away. He didn’t come to me, so I went to him.

When I walked into his office, he was sitting behind his desk, reading like nothing had happened. His posture was calm, his eyes distant, as if death on our borders was routine.

“Another one of my men is dead,” I said. “South border.”

Elias didn’t look up. “That’s unfortunate.”

I stepped closer. “Unfortunate? He was one of yours once. You trained him.”

Finally, he looked up. His expression didn’t change. “You think this is the first time blood has been spilled between packs?”

I slammed my hand against the desk. “Don’t do that. Don’t act like this is normal. You know exactly who sent that message.”

He leaned back in his chair, eyes fixed on me. “Then say it.”

“The Alpha of the South,” I said. “He’s making a move, and you’re the only one who’d know why.”

Elias’s face stayed blank, but something in his eyes shifted – are debts that never die, Daniel. You’ll understand soon.”

That wasn’t an answer. It was a threat wrapped in wisdom.

“Are you protecting him?” I asked.

regret, maybe. Or guilt. “There

He stood up slowly. “I’m protecting the balance. You wouldn’t understand what that means yet. You’re just a boy.”

I stepped closer until there was barely any space between us. “Try me.”

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Elias’s tone was calm. “You’re angry. That’s natural. But anger doesn’t make you ready. When the time comes, you’ll see what kind of man you really are.”

He turned away, dismissing me.

I left before I did something I’d regret. My jaw was tight, and my chest burned from holding it all in.

Cole was waiting outside. His face said he already knew it hadn’t gone well.

“I need names,” I said. “Anyone who’s crossed the southern border in the last week.”

Cole hesitated. “That’ll take time.”

“Then start now.”

He shifted on his feet. “Daniel… people are nervous. Nobody wants to deal with the South. They’re saying—”

“I don’t care what they’re saying.” My voice came out louder than I meant. “Find out who’s been moving around. Do it quietly.”

He nodded, though I could tell he wasn’t sure how far he could push.

By the time I got back home, the sun was already setting. The moment I opened the door, I knew Amy was upset. She was standing in the hallway with her arms crossed, eyes red like she’d been holding back tears or anger, probably both.

“We need to talk,” she said.

I nodded, bracing myself.

She held up the note I’d left on the bed earlier, the one that said Stay–inside. “You went out there alone again. Then I find out you’ve been hiding things from me – files, my mother’s picture, that note she wrote. How long were you planning to keep me out of this?”

I sighed. “Amy-”

“Don’t ‘Amy‘ me,” she snapped. “You told Cole not to tell me anything, didn’t you?”

I didn’t answer, and that was enough for her to know.

She shook her head. “You say you’re trying to protect me, but all you’re doing is controlling

me.”

I took a step closer. “You don’t understand what’s happening.”

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“Then make me understand!” she shot back. “Stop acting like I’m some fragile thing you need to hide behind walls.”

“I’m not hiding you. I’m keeping you safe.”

She let out a shaky laugh. “That’s the same thing.”

The

space between us felt colder. I didn’t mean for it to sound that way. I just wanted her out of the line of fire. But she saw it as me shutting her out again.

Her eyes glistened. “You still don’t trust me, do you?”

“That’s not true,” I said. “I trust you more than anyone. But there are things you don’t know, things that could-”

“Hurt me?” she interrupted. “Everything already hurts, Daniel.”

I stared at her, words stuck in my

throat.

She lowered her voice. “You think I haven’t noticed how scared you’ve become? You’re trying to hold everything together, but it’s slipping. And you’re pushing me away in the process.”

I reached out, but she stepped back. “I can’t lose you,” I said.

“Then stop making it so hard to stay,” she whispered.

For a long moment, neither of us spoke. The argument had drained us both. I wanted to tell her everything the border death, Elias’s cryptic words, the fear that this was all part of something bigger but the words wouldn’t come out.

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She turned away first, walking toward the stairs. “I’m tired,” she said quietly.

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