Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 56

**Chapter 56: You Can’t Do Away With It**

**AMY**

The pieces of this intricate puzzle began to align in my mind, revealing a picture I had never known existed. “So, you’re saying Daniel anticipated the danger but was powerless to prevent it?”

Cole’s solemn nod confirmed my suspicion. “He fought back. But that ambush was meticulously planned. I was there that night, lurking in the shadows behind him when the rogues struck. By the time I reached him, it was already too late.”

I perched on the edge of the bed, my thoughts swirling like leaves caught in a tempest. “You had the chance to leave after that, yet you chose to stay.”

His gaze met mine, unwavering. “I made a promise to him. And I don’t break promises.”

I found myself lost in the stillness of Daniel’s expression, his face a canvas of tranquility that belied the chaos surrounding him. “Does Mrs. Carter know about this?”

Cole’s response was immediate. “No, and she must never find out. If she discovers the truth, she’ll dismiss me without a second thought—or worse.”

The thought of Mrs. Carter’s iron grip on the family’s reputation sent a shiver down my spine. “She would see you as a liability,” I ventured, my voice barely above a whisper.

“She’d see me as a constant reminder,” he corrected, his tone edged with bitterness. “A reminder that her husband wasn’t flawless, and that her son has placed his trust in someone outside the family.”

I crossed my arms, my mind racing as I processed his words. “So, you’ve been carrying this secret all along. Even from me.”

“I had no choice,” he replied, his voice steady. “Daniel instructed me to keep it under wraps unless the situation became dire.”

“Why reveal it now?” I pressed, my curiosity piqued.

“Because you’re in danger,” he stated plainly. “The wolfsbane incident wasn’t merely about Daniel. Whoever orchestrated it aimed to harm both of you. You were getting too close to him—and to the truth.”

A frown creased my forehead. “Do you suspect Mrs. Carter?”

He hesitated, his expression inscrutable. “I suspect she knows more than she’s letting on. Elias, too. But until I have concrete evidence, I won’t cast accusations.”

I nodded slowly, the weight of his words settling in. “You’ve been vigilant, haven’t you?”

He shrugged, a hint of pride in his demeanor. “It’s part of my job.”

“Your real job,” I corrected, a newfound respect blossoming within me.

His eyes locked onto mine, the intensity palpable. “My real job is ensuring that Daniel’s wife survives long enough to uncover who sought to destroy him.”

The gravity of his statement left me momentarily speechless. In that moment, I no longer saw him merely as a bodyguard, but as a man bearing a burden that mirrored my own—just from a different perspective.

After a lengthy silence, I found my voice. “Do you trust me?”

He nodded firmly. “Completely. That’s precisely why I chose to confide in you.”

“Then we’re in this together,” I affirmed, determination coursing through me.

A flicker of surprise crossed his features, but he quickly nodded again. “I’ll hold you to that.”

The sudden knock at the door jolted us both from our conversation. Cole swiftly unlocked it, and Mrs. Carter’s voice echoed from the hallway. “Amy, are you in there?”

I composed myself in an instant. “Yes, please come in.”

She entered, her gaze flitting between us with a hint of suspicion. “Is everything alright?”

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