Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80 The Alpha Is Back

The day started like any other and blurred into the afternoon. My therapist had just walked me through a few new balance exercises, and I was managing better than usual. My legs still trembled, but I could stand longer now without the railing.

Amy was seated near the window, reading through what looked like her school notes. She’d gotten good at pretending not to watch me, and I’d gotten good at pretending not to notice.

The door opened mid–session, and a voice that didn’t belong here filled the room. I turned to see who it was and was shocked to see Adrian Blackthorne, “Alpha Carter.” he called out, as if we were close pals.

I turned fully to his direction. Adrian Blackthorne is the kind of man who didn’t need to announce himself to command attention. Tall, confident, and everything about him screamed control. He smiled easily, but it was the kind of smile that carried intent.

“Alpha Blackthorne,” I said, forcing a polite tone. “Didn’t expect visitors today, at least not here.”

He stepped in casually, as if this was his place. “I was in the area,” he said. “Thought I’d check on your progress. The council speaks highly of your recovery.”

His eyes flicked to Amy, who was standing by now. “And Mrs. Amy Carter,” he added with a small smile. “Always a pleasure.”

She nodded slightly. “Alpha Blackthorne.”

Her voice was calm, but there was something different in the way she said it. It was as if she was being too careful and I had no idea what it was about. I noticed the faintest curve of a smile on her lips when he greeted her. It wasn’t much, but enough for something tight to form in my chest.

My therapist excused herself, saying she’d return later, leaving the three of us in the room. Adrian walked closer to where Amy stood, hands in his pockets like he owned the place.

“I heard you’ve been studying medicine,” he said to her. Impressive. Few could balance that with… all this.”

“It’s been challenging,” she replied. “But I enjoy it.”

“You always were the ambitious type,” he said, his tone too familiar for comfort.

I looked between them, my hand tightening slightly on the railing. “You know each other well?” I asked.

Adrian looked at me then, still smiling. “We’ve crossed paths a few times. The council has a way of bringing capable people together.”

Amy didn’t say anything. She avoided my gaze, which said enough. I didn’t know what kind of man I’d been before, but right now, I hated how easily he stood near her in such a close proximity. I hated how she didn’t seem uncomfortable.

When he finally left, bes

be late.”

gave her a slight nod and said, “I’ll see you at the council meeting next week. Don’t

After he walked out, silence settled between us. I could still feel the remnant of his presence, that calm, obvious confidence that men like him carried everywhere.

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Chapter 80 The Alpha is Back

“Council meeting?” I said quietly.

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She hesitated before answering. “Mrs. Carter thinks it’s important that I attend. She said it would help me understand… certain responsibilities.”

“And Adrian will be there?”

“Yes.”

I nodded slowly. “Seems like he enjoys your company.”

She frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Nothing,” I said, but it didn’t sound convincing.

“You think there’s something going on?”

“I think he looks at you like a man who wants something.” I said.

She crossed her arms. “And what if he does?”

Her tone wasn’t defensive, it was tired. She was done tiptoeing around the conversation.

“Then he should probably remember you’re married,” I said.

“Married to someone who barely knows me,” she replied quietly. “Don’t twist this into something it’s not, Daniel.”

I stared at her. “You didn’t deny it.”

“There’s nothing to deny,” she said, her voice firm now. But I won’t lie, I like how he treats me with respect. He doesn’t make me feel like I’m walking on eggshells.”

That stung more than I expected. I tried to hide it, but it showed. “I’m not your enemy, Amy,” I said.

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“I know,” she said softly. “But I’m not your past either. You keep looking at me like I can tell you who you were. I can’t.”

I looked away. “You’re right. I just… thought we could start over.”

She exhaled. “Maybe we can. But not if you keep asking questions that sound like accusations.”

We didn’t speak for a while after that. I went back to my exercises, but I couldn’t focus. My mind kept going back to Adrian, his tone, his confidence, the way Amy had smiled. Small things, but enough to twist something sharp in me.

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