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,

aggressiveness Ann… we complement each

reluctantly, i

for words momentarily and she could feel Maeve’s regret

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

crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did you just call

snorted gleefully,

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

prefer the glorious original

have it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as she

‘Are you ready?’

‘I’m all ears…’

to

baby, Ann, nobody likes a

of those petty emotions you think about

himself because he can’t fix it for you. Alpha’s

answered snarkily.

I’m

were warned. Now… woman up and sort

handsy again to take your mind off

as she slunk

to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she muttered angrily

before curling up in

look at

inner dialogue with

reaching a hand

off. I thought you were disappointed

in to my emotions…” “What? No!

look of horror

don’t worry. I guess I got wrapped

pulled me out pretty quickly though. I’m sorry about

didn’t have to

Adam deserved better than all of this drama, yet he still stood by

unfalteringly.

of the conversation, Ann, I didn’t

quiet manner of speaking,

Adam chuckled

“So, we managed to avoid one treacherous Elder Council

at your father’s behest. How

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

ripping them to pieces won’t go down too well with the public I think…”

finally with the barest hint of a

we could

Luna.”

already have that t*itle, Mr.Ruthless.” Ann

survive as a

have been taken from me in seconds if