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

reluctantly, i

lost for words momentarily and she could

she had said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she

side to

Ann snorted gleefully, her low mood dissipating

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

you’d prefer the glorious original version

it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as

you

all

to

a little baby, Ann, nobody likes

or any of those petty emotions you think about

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

answered snarkily.

I’m not a

woman up and sort yourself out.

handsy again to take your mind off

she

the last time I try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’

before curling up in

“Ann, look at me,

out of her inner dialogue with Maeve by Adam’s gentle voice,

smiled up at him softly, reaching a hand out to

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

giving in to my emotions…” “What? No!

indignant look of horror

“I know… don’t worry. I guess I got

though. I’m sorry about

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

deserved better than all of this drama, yet

unfalteringly.

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

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

age.” Adam

avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack, only

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

pursed her lips grimly as she debated her options. “I

for ripping them to pieces won’t go down too well with the

of a smile on her

Together, we could be the kingdom’s most hated

Luna.”

already have that t*itle,

else was I supposed to survive as a

been taken from me in seconds if I dared