Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Eyes On Him

DANIEL

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It has been from one drama to the other since the futile visit to the cottage. It was just another dead end and absolute waste of time. As I walked into the council chamber and immediately felt the tension. The senior pack members were gathered, their eyes all looked sharp and their conversations were low.

I had called the meeting to discuss recent security issues, but it quickly became clear they weren’t here to cooperate. Whispers flitted across the room. Faces I trusted looked skeptical.

“Alpha,” one of the council members started, “we need clarity. Supplies are disappearing. Some patrols are failing. The pack feels unsettled.”

I kept my voice as calm as I could. “I’m aware. I’ve ordered increased patrols and reviewed schedules. I want full reports by the end of the week.”

Heads turned, but the skepticism didn’t fade. Something more than dissatisfaction was in play. I knew it. This was organized. I just had to find out who was behind it.

Cole was waiting outside with a detailed update. “Sir, I’ve traced the movements of unusual visitors near the perimeter,” he said, handing over the data. “Some of our people are meeting late at night, moving supplies in ways that don’t match patrol logs.”

I scanned the report. Faces I recognized. Faces I trusted. But something didn’t add up. Patterns emerged, they were subtle but consistent.

“Cole, cross–reference all these names with internal communications. Look for anomalies.” I paused. “And check Elias. I need to know if he’s been contacted or involved in any unusual activity.”

Cole hesitated. “Sir, if it’s Elias, it could be delicate. He’s not a loose member. He’s commands respect.”

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“I understand,” I said. “But loyalty isn’t automatic. We’re running a pack. If someone betrays that trust, it doesn’t matter who they are.”

Later that evening, I called Elias into my office. His expression was calm, neutral. Nothing in his posture betrayed emotion. “Daniel,” he said, “you asked to see me.”

“Yes,” I replied. “We have issues in the pack. Reports of unusual activity, missing supplies, patrols failing. I need to know what you know.”

He tilted his head slightly. “I know only what I see. The pack is always moving. There are issues everywhere. That is normal.”

I leaned forward. “Elias, I need you to be straight with me. There are patterns here. I suspect deliberate action. Someone is destabilizing the Northern Pack from within. Have you noticed anything?”

He paused, eyes scanning the room. “I hear things. Just rumors. But that is not enough to act. You should know that.”

I kept my tone polite. “I need more than rumors. I need facts. Who has access to internal communications besides you?”

Elias shook his head. “Several. I do not track every movement. That is your responsibility.”

Chapter 163 Eyes On Him

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I felt my patience wearing thin. His answers were precise, evasive. He wasn’t lying outright, but he wasn’t helping either. A piece of the puzzle was missing.

I left the meeting without a resolution. Later, I found Amy at the estate, reviewing footage with Cole. “There are faces in these videos that shouldn’t be there,” she said, “People moving supplies at odd hours. Meetings that weren’t scheduled. Some of these people are supposed to be loyal.”

I studied the images. Each one fit the pattern Cole had identified. “Amy, do you think Elias could be involved?”

She looked at me, hesitant. “It doesn’t make sense. But if someone knows what he knows, it could point back to him. We need to be careful. Don’t confront him yet.”

I nodded. “Agreed. We need to move quietly. If we push too soon, it could spiral into open conflict.”

The night passed without incident, but I stayed awake, reviewing reports and mapping movements. At 2 a.m., I noticed Elias’s car leaving the estate. The route wasn’t typical. It wasn’t a visit to any known ally or business contact. It was deliberate.

“Cole,” I said, calling him immediately, “track Elias. Where is he going?”

“Yes, sir,” he replied, his voice tight. “I’ve got eyes on him.”

“Minutes passed, each one stretching longer than the last. The car headed toward the Southern border, moving fast, taking back roads that avoided the main routes.” Cole reported.

My stomach tightened. He was making contact, or planning something. I didn’t yet know which, but the intent was clear.

When Elias returned hours later, he carried no papers, no report. Just the calm composure he always had. But I saw the lines around his eyes. Something had changed. He wasn’t acting; he was preparing.

I knew I couldn’t act alone. The council wasn’t reliable now, and too many members were unsure. I called a meeting with Amy and Cole in the strategy room.

“Elias is moving outside our oversight,” I said, slamming a folder on the table. “He’s going toward the Southern border at odd hours. He’s making contacts we don’t know about. This is active, deliberate, and dangerous. We need to track him without tipping him off.”

Amy leaned forward. “Daniel, if he’s involved, he’s not just undermining the pack. He could be setting us up for something bigger. Are you sure we can handle this quietly?”

“I don’t have a choice,” I said, my voice firm. “We have to move carefully. If he’s working with the South, any open confrontation could spark a border conflict. And we don’t have the resources for a war right now.”

Cole interjected. “We can monitor him, sir. Collect evidence. But it’s going to take time, and he’s clever. If he suspects us, he’ll cover his tracks.”

I leaned back, my mind racing. The weight of leadership felt heavier than ever. This wasn’t just a pack problem anymore; it was personal. Elias wasn’t just a secretive member. He was a potential enemy inside

the estate.

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