Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

CHAPTER 54 A Concealment Curse

“Adam, please. It’s not going to go well if you’re disrespectful in his home. Imagine how you would react if someone growled at you in your own home. You would be absolutely furious! You were very nearly going to put an end to a longstanding member of your Elder Council for daring to question you. Be reasonable. Please.” Ann pleaded softly as she placed a hand on his

arm.

He seemed to instantly relax and took a moment to school his emotions properly. Ann was right. This could be the first step to securing better relations with at least this realm of Daemons. Who knew what benefits that it might bring his Pack? He couldn’t afford to risk ruining this because of his temper.

“I’m sorry, Lord Brarthroroz, I’m still a little on edge,” Adam said finally with a half bow towards where the Daemon Lord stood.

Lord Brarthroroz waved his hand dismissively and shrugged.

“It’s fine. If it wasn’t I would have reacted, but your apology is appreciated non the less. Now, the door to your left is the bedroom where you will need to… what do you call it? Mating and marking?” He asked curiously.

Lexi nodded and giggled as Ann’s cheeks blushed a furious shade of red.

“Don’t worry, sugar, no one will be watching.” She whispered behind her hand into Ann’s ear.

Ann swatted her away as the two men turned to look at them with raised eyebrows.

“Don’t you think we should sit them down and discuss exactly what will happen, Papa? I don’t want them to feel like they don’t know exactly what’s going to happen.”

Lord Brarthroroz nodded and gestured to the door on the left.

“Let’s sit comfortably at least while we discuss this properly. I want to find out a little more about this curse that plagues you, Alpha.” He said darkly as he strode purposefully through the doorway with Ann and Lexi following.

Adam hung back a little while as the color drained from his face.

paranoia for a

to do was leave himself, and his Pack, vulnerable because

weakness.

he didn’t have any

as expected, luxuriously furnished with sofas and day beds littered across the room and tables at the back of the area

and drinks.

as she hurried over and helped herself to some of the fresh dates that were piled high on

she bit into the fruit and chewed, letting out a

Ann… seriously… you have to try

held her hand up as she shook

it’s fine, Lexi. I couldn’t eat right now even if I wanted to. I’m too nervous.”

and put his hand on her back, rubbing it soothingly

concern.

“Please, both of you, take a seat. I want to ask you a few

as they sat down together opposite Lord Brarthroroz. Lexi remained by the table of food and their conversation was interspersed

Brarthroroz chuckled at his daughter’s antics as he turned his attention to Ann and Adam. A curious look appeared on his strong facial features and he narrowed his eyes slightly

unflinchingly, with a proud expression

intently as their wolves saw it as a challenge, but they couldn’t hold

darkness that clings to you. You said it has been with you since

“That’s right.”

didn’t know the Witch that cast

were very strained after my parents were murdered and a lot of people came and went. But there was no one that I was close to. I was only twelve when they died, and had only taken a few months of the Alpha training under my father’s guidance back then. I didn’t know what to

in understanding and scratched his

did your