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,

Ann… we complement each other.’

reluctantly, i

lost for words momentarily and

suppressed a giggle

crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did

gleefully, her low mood dissipating

off, Ann. I was trying to console you… I feel your too you know

you’d prefer the glorious original version of myself then

shall have it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled

‘Are you

‘I’m all

your chance to back

‘Stop whining like a little baby, Ann, nobody likes a crybaby.

any of those petty emotions you think about

fix it for you.

answered snarkily.

I’m not

and sort

handsy again to take your mind off it or

as she slunk away

the last time I try to

herself before curling up in the

look at

of her inner dialogue

a hand out to run her fingers

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

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

look of

guess I got wrapped up in my

quickly though.

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

she did. Adam deserved better than all of this drama, yet

unfalteringly.

I didn’t mean to but your father isn’t

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

with age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly

avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack,

in front of another at your father’s behest. How do you want to

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

go down too well with the public I think…”

of a smile

all for that you know. Together, we

Luna.”

already have that

survive

It would have been taken from me in