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

reluctantly, i

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

suppressed

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

squishy?’ Ann snorted gleefully, her low

f*uc*k off, Ann. I was trying to console you… I feel your

If you’d prefer the glorious original version of myself

gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as she cleared

‘Are you ready?’

all ears…’ Ann

to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking

like a little baby, Ann, nobody likes a

petty emotions you think about relentlessly. He’s angry

can’t fix it for you.

answered snarkily.

‘Ouch… I’m

Now… woman up and sort

Let Adam get all handsy again to take your mind off

she slunk

time I try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’

herself before curling up in the

look

her inner dialogue with Maeve by

she smiled up at him softly, reaching a hand out

I thought you were

“What? No! I would never…” Adam protested loudly

indignant look of horror on

guess I got

quickly though. I’m sorry about

she knew that she didn’t have to apologize,

did. Adam deserved better than all of this drama,

unfalteringly.

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

quiet manner of speaking, and…well…it seems that he has only

age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly before

one treacherous Elder Council

your father’s behest.

lips grimly as she debated

go down too

answered finally with the barest hint of a smile on

you know. Together, we could be the kingdom’s most

Luna.”

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

“Hey… how else was I supposed to survive as a young Alpha at the head of

been taken from me in seconds if I dared to show mercy to