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,

bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement

reluctantly, i

Ann was lost for words momentarily and she could feel Maeve’s

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

attempt at revealing a less crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did you

gleefully, her low

console you… I feel your

the glorious original version of

shall have it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as

you ready?’ Maeve

all

chance to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking

like a little baby, Ann,

those petty emotions you think about relentlessly. He’s

he can’t fix it for you.

answered snarkily.

I’m not

were warned. Now… woman up and sort yourself out.

handsy again to take your mind off it or

muttered as she slunk away

try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she

herself before curling up

look at me,

snapped out of her inner

she smiled up at him softly, reaching a hand out to run her fingers through his

“Sorry… Maeve was… telling me off. I thought you were disappointed with me

to my emotions…” “What? No! I would never…”

of horror on

got wrapped up in my emotions

pulled me out pretty quickly though. I’m sorry about that.” Ann apologized

she knew that she didn’t have to apologize, she

better than all of this drama,

unfalteringly.

of the conversation, Ann, I didn’t mean

of speaking,

Adam

to avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack, only to wind

of another at your father’s

lips grimly as she debated her options. “I mean,

them to pieces won’t go down too well with the public I

barest hint of a smile on her lips

for that you know. Together, we could

Luna.”

“I mean… you already have that t*itle, Mr.Ruthless.” Ann

survive as

taken from me in