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

for words momentarily and she

said it. Ann suppressed a giggle as she tried

to her personality. ‘Did…

Ann snorted gleefully, her low

Ann. I was trying to console you… I feel your

the glorious original version of

have it gladly…’ Maeve

you ready?’ Maeve

all ears…’ Ann

had your chance to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking a deep

baby, Ann, nobody likes a crybaby. Adam

of those petty emotions

for you. Alpha’s don’t like being helpless.’

answered snarkily.

‘Ouch… I’m not a

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

handsy again to take your

muttered as she slunk

‘That’s the last time I try to play nicely… ungrateful

curling up in

“Ann, look at me,

inner dialogue with Maeve

softly, reaching a hand out to

me off. I

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

of

don’t worry. I guess I got wrapped

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

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

all of this drama, yet

unfalteringly.

overheard most of the conversation, Ann, I didn’t

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

Adam chuckled humourlessly before exhaling

to avoid one treacherous Elder Council

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

pursed her lips grimly as she debated her

them to pieces won’t go down too

with the barest hint of a smile on her lips as Adam

that you know. Together, we could be the

Luna.”

have that t*itle, Mr.Ruthless.” Ann

else was I supposed to survive as a young Alpha

me in seconds if I