Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 233

Chapter 233 Temporary Alpha

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The days that followed were quiet as if we were mourning someone. The hum of the television and the occasional click of a keyboard as Cole and Brian monitored the situation were the only sound in the room.

The council chamber broadcast filled the screen, the angle wide enough to see the entire room and the tension in every elder’s posture.

Clara stood at the front, calm and composed. I had never seen her look so assured, and it made my stomach tighten.

She began speaking about “protecting the North from internal corruption.” Her tone was measured, deliberate. Every word landed with precision.

I could feel Daniel’s muscles tense beside me, his hand gripping mine like a lifeline. He didn’t move or speak, but I knew his thoughts were racing, trying to find any angle to counter what was happening.

Clara lifted a sealed file and presented it to the elders. She explained that she had received it anonymously and that she felt obligated to bring it forward for the good of the pack. I watched her carefully, noting how every motion, every word, was designed to appear innocent and dutiful.

The elders accepted the file immediately. No questions. No hesitation. They were convinced by the presentation alone. I could see the subtle nods among them, their decision made before even examining the contents.

I leaned closer to Daniel, squeezing his hand to remind him I was there. He didn’t look at me, didn’t even blink as he stared at the screen.

His jaw was tight, and I could feel the tension radiating off him. I knew how badly this was hitting him. The council didn’t just control the pack, they had the power to sway public opinion, manipulate the board, and make Carter Holdings appear guilty without a single legitimate investigation.

The file Clara presented contained financial documents that made Carter Holdings look guilty of fraud. I knew immediately, as did Daniel, that they were falsified.

Still, to the untrained eye, they seemed legitimate. I felt a small wave of anger rise, but I forced it down. Right now, I have to stay sharp. Panic wouldn’t help.

Reporters were already swarming Carter Holdings headquarters. Alerts began flashing on Cole’s tablet, showing the stock plunging and headlines appearing online within seconds.

The board was reacting even faster than I expected. Their temporary statement removed Daniel from all decision–making positions until the investigation ended.

Mrs. Carter stepped into the room, standing firm behind the monitors. Her voice was calm, precise, and full of authority as she addressed the board.

She reminded them they were being manipulated, but I could see the hesitation in some of their eyes. They wanted a public sacrifice, something to appease the market and the pack. Daniel’s removal served that purpose perfectly.

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Chapter 233 Temporary Alpha

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Daniel’s hand tightened around mine. I could feel him trying to calm himself, trying not to lash out or make a scene that could worsen the perception of him in the public eye.

I rested my head against his shoulder, keeping close, making sure he knew I was present and focused on him. I didn’t speak at first, just let my presence be a small anchor.

The elders continued their deliberations, but it was clear they were already leaning toward Elias. The sealed file Clara presented had shifted the balance entirely.

I saw Daniel’s eyes darken and they were full of anger. He was planning, calculating, even in the midst of public disgrace.

I could feel my own stomach tighten. Every second Clara’s plan unfolded, the more vulnerable we became. She had orchestrated this to perfection.

Elias would benefit immediately from Daniel’s suspension, Clara would maintain her image as a dutiful observer, and the council’s influence over the North pack would tighten.

I grabbed Daniel’s hand again, squeezing it firmly. “We won’t let this break us,” I whispered, my voice low but resolute. “We’ll find a way to turn this around.”

He finally looked at me, eyes sharp, alert. For a moment, I could see the conflict in him–the desire to act, to defend, to take control but he also knew that rash action would play directly into Clara’s hands.

I felt the weight of his restraint, the effort it took to remain composed in front of the cameras and his own council.

Cole and Brian monitored everything, providing updates as best they could. Each new alert from the news feeds, each fluctuating stock price, added to the pressure, but I stayed focused. I needed to stay calm for Daniel. If I let myself panic, even slightly, it would only make him tense further.

The news ticker at the bottom of the screen finally flashed the announcement:

“The Elders will vote tonight. Elias has been nominated as temporary Alpha.”

I felt a wave of vertigo hit, but I forced myself to breathe through it. Daniel’s eyes narrowed, his entire body stiffening. I rested my hand on his chest, feeling the rapid beat of his pulse beneath my palm. I didn’t speak immediately. Words weren’t necessary.

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reporters outside were already speculating, sending flashes of cameras and live updates flooding the news. Investors were panicking, shareholders calling the office, and I could feel the tension radiating through the building. Every move we made from this point forward would be watched, analyzed, and exploited.

Daniel leaned back slightly, exhaling slowly, a quiet growl escaping him. I held his hand tighter. “Clara and Selene have trapped us from both sides,” I thought, letting the words anchor me to the reality of the situation.

I looked at Cole and Brian. They were waiting for instructions. We had to respond strategically. Every move, every decision, could either protect Daniel, the pack, and our family, or make us more vulnerable.

Daniel finally spoke, but with a low voice. “We need to stay calm. We can’t give them anything more than they already have. We fight smart, not loud.”

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I nodded, knowing he was right. My hand remained in his, a constant reminder that we weren’t alone in this. I had to keep my wits about me, not just for the pack or Carter Holdings, but for the baby growing inside me. That alone gave me a clarity I hadn’t had in weeks.

As the broadcast continued, Clara had manipulated the situation perfectly, and the elders had bought it. I could feel Daniel’s frustration.

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