Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85 I Know Better

DANIEL

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For a moment, just stood there watching. Brian said something else, and she playfully shoved his arm. He laughed, and the two of them looked… close. Too close and it really got to me.

My jaw tightened. I turned away and walked down the hall before either of them noticed me..

By the time I got to the elevator, my patience was gone. I hit the button harder than I should have.

I didn’t understand why I was this upset. It wasn’t like I loved her. I didn’t even know if I could love her, at least not yet. But something about seeing another man make her smile that way made my skin crawl.

When the doors closed, I caught one last glimpse of her through the glass wall. Still smiling. Still talking to him. The elevator began to move, and I told myself it was fine that I was just tired and I needed rest.

But deep down, I knew better.

It wasn’t just tiredness. It was frustrating and confusing. Maybe even guilt.

I didn’t love Amy. But I didn’t want anyone else getting close to her either. And that realization stayed with me long after I left the building. When I got home, I went straight to my room, I didn’t turn on the lights. I sat in silence, trying to make sense of the feeling clawing at me.

For the first time since waking up, I wasn’t thinking about recovery, or memory, or leadership. I was thinking about Amy and the way she laughed with someone who wasn’t me.

Days passed and every conversation between us sounded polite but it was as if she was counting her words and only talked to me out of necessity. She didn’t snap or argue. She just spoke in her usual calm tone.

At breakfast, she sat across me, reading messages on her phone. The sound of her spoon tapping the bowl was the only thing breaking the stillness.

“Long day ahead?” I asked.

She looked up briefly. “Probably. We have a council briefing this afternoon, and I need to review a few reports before then.”

I nodded, waiting for her to say more. She didn’t.

“I could join you,” I said. “Might as well start showing my face at those meetings again.”

Her expression didn’t change. “That won’t be necessary. They’re mostly about logistics and medical supplies.”

“Still,” I pressed lightly, “you could use the company.”

“I have Brian for that,” she said simply, taking another spoonful.

I froze for a second. She didn’t even realize how that sounded. Or maybe she did.

“Brian?” I asked.

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She nodded, “He’s been helping with the council’s new community projects. He’s useful when it comes to negotiations. Especially because I’m still learning the ropes and you’re not strong enough yet.”

Useful. That word irritated me more than it should have. I forced a small smile. “Seems like you two work well together.”

“We do,” she said, still focused on her food.

The conversation ended there. She stood up, and left the table with a quiet, “See you later, Daniel”

The door clicked softly behind her, leaving me sitting there with nothing but my thoughts.

But I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something between her and Brian – not romantic, not openly, but something. An understanding I wasn’t part of and I may never understand.

I saw it when they spoke. The way she relaxed when he entered the room. How she trusted his judgment without question. How he never overstepped but always seemed to be exactly where she needed him.

He didn’t challenge me directly. He was respectful, quiet, even distant around me. But I noticed the difference in how she looked at him. The kind of trust I wanted from her but couldn’t seem to earn.

Later that evening, I found them outside in the courtyard. She was sitting on the stone bench, reviewing a set of documents, while Brian stood near the fountain, explaining something about security reports.

“I thought the pack was stable now,” she said, sounding tired.

“It is,” he replied, “but a few rogues were spotted near the southern ridge last week. Nothing serious. Cole handled it.”

I walked toward them, and Brian stopped talking immediately.

“Alpha,” he greeted, nodding slightly.

Amy looked up. “Daniel. You’re home early.”

“I finished the paperwork faster than expected,” I said. My tone was casual, but I caught the quick glance they exchanged. I did not tell her I would go to the office but I knew she would know either way. I just wanted to try my best so that everyone in the house would beh–gin to see that I am capable of helping myself.

“I was just going over the new field reports,” she said, holding up the folder. “Brian brought them over.”

I looked at him. “That part of your job now?”

He gave a short nod. “Only when needed. The council trusts me to handle certain updates directly.”

“It saves time.” Amy added.

I forced a polite smile. “Of course. Always good to save time.”

The air felt kind of tense. Brian shifted slightly, as if sensing it. “I’ll leave you two to talk,” he said and excused himself without another word.

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