Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278 People Are Talking

AMY

His silence was confirmation.

A dull pulse throbbed in my chest.

“Daniel,” I said, “this wasn’t a coincidence.”

“Believe me,” he replied, “I know.”

We stood there for a moment, just staring at each other.

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“I will find out who did it,” Daniel said, his voice dropping into that dangerous calm tone he used when his patience snapped. “Someone tampered with evidence in my territory. That alone is punishable.”

“I’m not letting this go either,” I said. “Clara, the council, whoever is helping her light.”

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all of it needs to come to

He stepped closer, placing a hand on my shoulder. “Amy… I don’t want this consuming you. I barely got you out of a hospital bed.”

“I’m not fragile anymore.”

“I didn’t say you were.” His grip tightened slightly. “I’m saying you’re still healing.”

“I’m healing,” I agreed. “But that doesn’t mean I’m weak. I’m not letting someone rewrite my trauma like I imagined it. Not again.”

He exhaled, frustrated by how stubborn I was but also proud, I could tell. “I’ll find whoever erased it.”

“And I’ll be right there when you do.”

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There was a beat of silence before Daniel finally said, “Sit down. Breathe. You don’t have to figure everything out tonight.”

“I’m not trying to. I just want answers.”

“You’ll get them.” He paused. “But we play this smart, not emotional.”

I looked him dead in the eye. “I’ve never been clearer.”

Something in his expression softened. He brushed a hand over my hair, not romantic matter what Clara tries next, she’s not touching you again. I won’t allow it.”

grounding. “No

“I’m done letting her take anything from me. If she wants a war, she’ll get one. But this time, I’m not the one hiding.”

Daniel’s lips twitched, almost a smile. “You sound more like me every day.”

“Maybe that’s a good thing.”

His phone buzzed in his pocket, but he ignored it. His attention stayed on me.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

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I nodded. “Angry, but okay.”

“If you need anything –”

“I know.” I swallowed. “But right now… I need the truth. And I’m not stopping until I get it.”

Daniel finally stepped back. “Then we start tonight.”

I let out a slow breath, “Let’s expose whoever thinks they’re smarter than both of us.”

He chuckled under his breath. “Now that’s the Amy I know.”

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Daniel kept pacing near the TV console, still irritated about the wiped footage, while I stood there replaying everything in my mind. Nothing made sense. Nothing lined up. Someone had gone to serious lengths to erase proof of what Clara did and they’d done it with confidence.

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I rubbed my temple. “I’m going to bed. If I stay awake any longer, I’ll start obsessing.”

Daniel nodded. “Get some rest. We’ll talk more in the morning.”

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When I woke up the next morning, the sun was already out. I blinked a few times, forced myself upright, and stretched my neck.

I went to the bathroom, washed my face, and stared at my reflection for a moment. I didn’t look like the woman crying in frustration last night.

I dressed in something simple but professional.

When I walked downstairs, Daniel was by the kitchen counter with a mug of coffee. He looked up as soon as he heard my footsteps.

“You look better,” he said.

“I feel better,” I replied.

“If anything feels off today-”

“I’ll tell you,” I cut in. “I promise.”

He let that go and walked me to the door where Cole was waiting.

The morning air was crisp when I stepped outside. I got into the car, closed the door, and leaned back.

We’d barely made it past the first turn when my phone started ringing.

I stared at the screen, annoyed for reasons I didn’t even bother trying to hide.

I tapped the red icon and hissed, “Absolutely not.”

Cole glanced at me briefly through the mirror. “Everything alright?”

“It will be,” I muttered.

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Mark calling me this carly? After everything? He wasn’talling out of concern. He was calling because he wanted something. He always did.

The phone buzzed again with a follow–up message, but ignored it completely.

Not today.

I needed a clear head.

I needed to stay focused.

By the time we pulled up to my office building, I was fully in work mode. I stepped out of the car and adjusted my bag.

My secretary, Bella, stood when she saw me approaching. “Good morning, ma’am.”

“Morning,” I said, not stopping. “Listen carefully Not even for five minutes. I don’t care who it is.”

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no one gets into my office without you telling me first.

She blinked quickly. “Of course. I’ll make sure of it.”

“And if someone insists,” I added, turning slightly, “call Cole. I don’t want surprises.”

She nodded again, eyes widening a little. “Understood.”

I walked into my office, closed the door, and let out a slow breath. I sat at my desk and powered on my

computer.

Before I could even log in fully, my phone buzzed again – another call.

Mark.

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