Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 17

**Chapter 17: My First Day**

**AMY**

A low growl emanated from deep within me, my wolf sensing the impending trap that lay ahead. “We are not their property,” she murmured defiantly, her spirit unyielding. “We will not bow to them.”

I squeezed my eyes shut for a brief moment, attempting to soothe her restless energy, but a part of me shared her sentiment. I was weary of being shuffled around like a mere pawn on their chessboard, manipulated by their whims.

The phone buzzed insistently on the bedside table, pulling me from my thoughts. My heart sank as I recognized the sender: Cole.

“Ma’am, your transportation to Carter Enterprise will be ready at 8 a.m. tomorrow.”

With a heavy sigh, I set my phone down, my gaze drifting to the ceiling above me. The weight of exhaustion pressed down like a thick blanket, yet beneath that fatigue simmered a fierce current of anger. Mrs. Carter seemed to think she could mold me into the perfect mate for her son, but she was gravely mistaken. I would play the role she expected, but only long enough to gather the knowledge I needed to navigate their world. Then, I would reclaim my power.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway, causing my ears to twitch instinctively. My senses heightened, my wolf alert and ready. The air shifted—someone had paused just outside my door.

Three slow, deliberate knocks followed, echoing in the silence of the room.

I sprang to my feet, my heart racing in anticipation. “Ma’am, one last thing,” Cole’s voice filtered through the door.

I hesitated for a moment, weighing my options, before cracking the door open just enough to see him.

He extended a sealed envelope toward me. “From Mrs. Carter. She instructed you to read it before your arrival tomorrow.”

I accepted the envelope, watching as he turned and walked away without another word.

As I glanced down at the envelope, I noticed the Carter family crest embossed in gold upon the seal. My pulse quickened with a mix of curiosity and dread. What secrets lay within? Another demand? A warning?

Settling back onto the edge of the bed, I felt a strange pull toward this family, drawing me deeper into a web of complexities I couldn’t yet comprehend. As the moonlight filtered through the curtains, my wolf stirred again, an uneasy whisper in my mind. “Something’s coming,” she cautioned, but I brushed her off, unwilling to entertain her worries.

I stared at the envelope, my fingers trembling slightly as I hesitated to break the seal. Deep down, I knew that whatever lay within would unsettle me.

Taking a deep breath, I finally tore it open, surprised to find a formal letter inside, resembling a printed email.

> The Carter Enterprises

Subject: Welcome to Carter Dominion Enterprises

Dear Miss Amy,

Congratulations on your selection as Assistant Executive Liaison for Carter Enterprise Holdings. Your creativity and determination have not gone unnoticed.

You are expected to resume work at our Northern Branch Office tomorrow at 8:00 AM. Details regarding your department, workspace, and assigned projects will be communicated upon your arrival.

Please note: company policies strictly require employee cooperation with assigned security personnel at all times. Your safety is now a matter of high priority under the Carter family.

We look forward to working with you.

Best regards,

Mrs. Evelyn Carter
Executive Director
Carter Dominion Enterprises

When I caught my reflection in the mirror, wearing a cream chiffon blouse tucked into sleek black high-waisted pants, I no longer saw the broken girl who had faced humiliation and attack. Instead, I saw someone entirely new, someone ready to reclaim her narrative.

“This one,” I declared, pointing decisively. “Pack it up. And I’ll take the silver heels too.”

As I handed over my card, one of the attendants finally offered a genuine smile. “You’ll make quite an entrance in that outfit.”

“Good,” I replied, a sense of satisfaction swelling within me. “That’s precisely what I want.”

By the time I returned to my hotel, the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city. My arms ached from lugging shopping bags, and my head throbbed from the effort of maintaining a cheerful demeanor in public.

I dropped everything near the couch, kicked off my shoes, and collapsed onto the bed, muscles protesting in relief.

My wolf hummed softly in my mind, calmer now. She seemed to approve of the new clothes, claiming they smelled like victory.

I didn’t respond to her. I was too drained, too aware of the challenges that awaited me. I needed to rest if I was going to face whatever the Carters had planned for me the next day.

With a flick of my wrist, I turned off the lamp, allowing the enveloping silence to wash over me. For once, sleep came easily, wrapping me in its comforting embrace.

Shopping had drained every ounce of energy from me. The search for the perfect clothes, the matching heels, and the bag that screamed, “I am not to be trifled with,” had left me utterly spent.

All I wanted was a peaceful night’s sleep, free from interruptions.

Tomorrow marked my first day at Carter Dominion Enterprises, and the mere thought twisted my stomach into knots.