Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 319

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I felt the weight in my chest even before I stepped into the Council hall. The low murmur of the pack elders made the hair on my arms bristle. Daniel walked beside me, I wanted to cling to him, to lean into that familiar warmth, but the gaping chasm from last night’s events made it impossible.

The Council chamber was more intimidating than I remembered. High–backed chairs lined the room, each occupied by elders whose eyes could cut through bone. They didn’t speak yet, just studied me as though I were a puzzle they were eager to dismantle.

“Amy Carter,” Elder Halvard’s voice finally rang out. His tone was sharp, precise, like a wolf sizing up prey. “You are called to explain your actions regarding the events that took place last night. The video in question has caused concern among the Council.”

I swallowed hard, my throat dry. “I–I don’t know what you’re referring to,” I said carefully.

A ripple of murmurs ran across the chamber. I knew Daniel’s jaw tightened beside me, his wolf shifting just beneath the surface. I didn’t need to look at him to feel the tension radiating from him.

“Do not play coy, Luna,” another elder said. “This Council does not take lightly the conduct of a Luna when it affects both pack order and the stability of Carter Holdings.”

I clenched my fists at my sides. Every muscle in me wanted to scream that I hadn’t done anything wrong. That night was blank–my mind offered nothing–but it didn’t stop their accusations from hitting like blows.

Daniel leaned close, his voice low but firm. “Amy doesn’t deserve this. None of you have proof she acted willingly.”

I felt a flicker of relief, but it was tempered by the sharp glares from the Council. Halvard raised an eyebrow at Daniel. “And you would defend her, Northern Alpha? Even with the evidence. presented?”

Daniel didn’t waver. “Yes. I stand by her. She is my Luna, and she has not betrayed this pack or its trust.”

I could see the tension in his body. His wolf was simmering, like a coiled spring, ready to lash out if anyone crossed the line. I hated seeing him like this, restrained yet sharp, and I hated even more that it was happening because of me.

The questioning continued, each elder taking a turn. They asked the same questions in different ways: where I had been, why I was alone, why I had interacted with Mark. I answered

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as best I could, sticking to the truth: I didn’t remember, I couldn’t explain.

“Your inability to recall the events of the night is convenient,” one elder said. “We have a recording showing behavior inconsistent with the integrity expected of a Luna.”

I flinched. “I–I don’t remember doing anything like that. I don’t know what happened,” I admitted, my voice shaking.

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Daniel’s hand brushed my back, just a touch, grounding me. “Convenient or not, it doesn’t change the fact she had no control over her actions. You’re blaming the victim here.”

Another elder leaned forward. “The video has an odd timestamp. That anomaly could suggest tampering. Perhaps it’s not as clear as it seems.”

My heart skipped. I had hoped someone would notice. Even if it wasn’t enough to exonerate me completely, it was a start.

Daniel’s eyes met mine briefly. He nodded slightly, giving me a fraction of reassurance. I tried to return it with a small, grateful glance.

The elders debated among themselves, voices low but tense. I could hear the undercurrent of suspicion, the weight of tradition pressing down on every word. Even with Daniel defending me, their wariness didn’t fully disappear.

“Until further investigation,” Elder Halvard finally said, “you will remain under supervised pack monitoring. Any independent action will be reported directly to this Council.”

I nodded, swallowing the frustration and fear that threatened to overwhelm me. I had been careful, cautious, and now it felt like I was being punished for something I hadn’t done.

Daniel’s hand left my back. He straightened, his wolf pulling taut as if to warn the Council not to test him further. Without a word, he turned and walked out, leaving me standing alone in the chamber. The silence that followed felt heavier than any accusation.

I wanted to call after him, to follow, but my legs felt rooted to the floor. Instead, I stayed there for a moment, letting the sting of abandonment and frustration wash over me. Even though I knew he was protecting me, it didn’t feel like enough.

Finally, I forced myself to move, following behind at a distance. His strides were long, the kind that made it clear he had already decided how to handle this outside the Council’s walls.

We exited into the courtyard. The sun was beginning to drop behind the northern ridge, casting long shadows across the stone path. Daniel didn’t look back at me, didn’t speak. He simply walked, his presence still magnetic, though unreachable.

I lagged behind, each step heavy. My mind kept replaying the meeting, the questions, the accusations, the video. How could someone orchestrate this against me? And why? The Council

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