Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 85 Not a Crybaby

Ann allowed herself to cry for only a few moments. Ultimately, her father didn’t

deserve her tears. She grieved for her mother and the life that she had never had with

her, and the happy childhood that was wrenched from her so

There was no doubt in Ann’s mind that she would eventually avenge her mother’s

death, but eventually wasn’t now, and she was impatient for justice.

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Narcissa and Ada deserved to answer for the crimes that they were suspected of, but

she needed solid proof, and as hard as Lexi and her father were searching for

answers, so far their search had reached dead ends.

Reluctantly, she removed herself from the comforting safety of Adam’s arms and

wondered briefly when she had become so reliant on him in her life.

His eyes desperately tried to search hers as she pulled away, but she averted her

gaze. The disappointment and hurt on his face was simply too much for Ann to bear.

She knew that she should have been stronger, she shouldn’t have cried over the

events that were unfolding, after all, she had already seen this coming.

The last thing she wanted was for Adam to be disappointed in her… especially after

he had been so thoughtful in securing a workspace for her…

‘Don’t be ridiculous. He’s not mad at you, Ann. Why the hell would he be mad?!’

Maeve snorted incredulously. ‘Because crying is a weakness that a Luna cannot

afford.’ Ann whined miserably.

‘Oh shut up, Ann. Stop wallowing in self-pity. Crying makes you human and as much

as your softheartedness pisses me off at times, you are the perfect other half of my

soul. Together, we make a perfectly rounded whole.’ Maeve snapped half-heartedly

before sighing deeply.

‘Look, I’m probably going to regret saying this but… you are the perfect squishiness,

my bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement each other.’ Maeve

reluctantly, i

for words momentarily and she could feel Maeve’s regret instantly

as she had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried to

a less crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did

Ann snorted gleefully, her low

console you… I feel

uncomfortable. If you’d prefer the

it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as she

‘Are you ready?’

‘I’m all

your chance to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking

whining like a little baby, Ann,

petty emotions you think

can’t fix it for you. Alpha’s don’t

answered snarkily.

‘Ouch… I’m

and sort yourself out. You’re making me

Let Adam get all handsy again to take your

muttered as she slunk away

‘That’s the last time I try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she

up

look

was snapped out of her inner dialogue with Maeve by Adam’s gentle

softly, reaching a hand out to run her fingers through

off. I thought you

giving in to my emotions…” “What? No! I would never…” Adam protested

look of horror

I guess I got wrapped up in

pretty quickly though. I’m sorry about

knew that she didn’t have to

deserved better than all

unfalteringly.

most of the conversation, Ann, I didn’t mean to but your

for his quiet manner of speaking, and…well…it

worse with age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly

one treacherous Elder

at your father’s

as she debated her options. “I mean, Maeve’s go-to

won’t go down too well with the public I think…”

answered finally with the barest hint of a

Together, we could be the kingdom’s

Luna.”

you already have

survive as a

been taken from me in