Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Mysteries To Untangle

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The doctors said Daniel’s progress is impressive for someone who had been in a coma that long. He was starting to walk short distances, though he still needed support sometimes. Everyone at the estate called it a miracle. To them, it was the proof that prayers worked. To me, it was just another reminder that life had changed again, and not necessarily for the better.

Every conversation with Daniel felt like I was pretending. We tried to act like we understood each other, like we were a normal couple rebuilding. What I was doing now came from care and respect, not love.

When I helped him with his therapy or sat beside him during meals, I kept my tone polite, my words calm. He smiled more now, asked questions about the company, about what had happened while he was gone. I gave short answers and avoided eye contact when I could. It wasn’t that I disliked him. I just didn’t know how to fit into this version of his life anymore.

Sometimes, I caught him watching me as if he was trying to find a memory that didn’t exist

School was almost over for the summer session, and I’d have to return to the office soon. The thought made

me uneasy.

The company wasn’t something I could up and say I would, and the idea of being surrounded by people who had once doubted me didn’t exactly excite me. But I had to go back. Mrs. Carter expected it, and so did the council.

Cole drove me to the university most mornings, quiet as always. He didn’t ask questions, and I appreciated that. My days were long, filled with lectures, lab sessions, and long hours of reading. Healing came naturally to me, which made my professors curious. I didn’t tell them that my hands sometimes glowed faintly when I focused too hard. I’d learned to hide that much.

It was during one of my evening seminars that I first met Alpha Adrian Blackthorne. The name alone carried authority. He was one of the youngest alphas on the council, known for his intelligence and influence. I’d seen him once before at a charity event, though we hadn’t spoken.

That night, after the seminar ended, I was packing my books when I noticed him standing near the doorway. He wasn’t alone, he had two men from his pack standing behind him but his focus was entirely on

1. me.

“Mrs. Carter,” he said, his tone smooth and confident. “I didn’t expect to find you here.”

I straightened and offered a polite nod. “Alpha Blackthorne. I didn’t expect you either. Are you visiting the university?”

“In a way,” he said, stepping closer. “One of the professors here is an old friend. I heard the Luna of the North Pack was studying medicine, and I had to see for myself.”

His words carried a faint amusement, but his eyes didn’t match his tone. They lingered a little too long, sharp and assessing.

“I’m just learning,” I said simply. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

“Not many Lunas return to school,” he said. “Most prefer to stay within their pack duties.”

“I’m not most Lunas,” I replied.

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Chapter 79 Mysteries To Untangle

He smiled slightly. “No, you’re not. That’s what makes you interesting.”

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I didn’t respond. Compliments from men like him were never simple. His gaze held the kind of curiosity

that wasn’t casual.

“I respect what you’ve done for the Carter family,” he continued. “Taking control during such a difficult time… few could’ve managed it.”

“Thank you,” I said. “I only did what was necessary.”

He tilted his head slightly. “Still, it’s impressive. You’ve made a name for yourself, Mrs. Carter. That kind of strength tends to draw attention and enemies.”

“Both seem to come easily these days,” I said dryly.

His eyes flickered with something unreadable. “Be careful, then. Power always attracts those who want to test it.”

Before I could reply, someone called his name from the hallway. He gave me a small nod before walking

away.

As he left, I exhaled slowly, trying to shake off the unease. There was something about him, a stillness that felt cunning. He didn’t strike me as a man who wasted time on small talk. If he sought me out, there was a

reason.

When I got back to the car, Cole glanced at me through the rearview mirror. “You’re quiet,” he said.

“Just tired,” I replied.

He didn’t push.

That night, I thought about Adrian again. I told myself his interest was harmless and just a passing curiosity about someone new in the political circle. But my wolf stirred uneasily, pacing just beneath my skin. She didn’t like his tone, his stare, or the way he said my name.

“Something’s off about him,” she murmured in my mind.

“He’s just another alpha,” I said aloud.

“No,” she replied. “He’s watching.”

I rolled onto my side, trying to push the thought away. I didn’t have the energy to question every motive around me. Mrs. Carter was already behaving strangely, the council was restless, and Daniel was trying to find his place again. My life was full enough without another complication.

Still, when I finally drifted to sleep, I saw his eyes in my dreams. It was calm and dark.

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