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

reluctantly, i

momentarily and she could

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

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

snorted gleefully,

trying to console you… I feel your

uncomfortable. If you’d prefer the glorious original version

shall have it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled

‘Are you ready?’

‘I’m all ears…’ Ann

you had your chance to back

a little baby, Ann, nobody likes a crybaby. Adam

disappointed or any of those petty emotions you think about relentlessly. He’s angry

it for you. Alpha’s don’t

answered snarkily.

I’m not a

up and sort yourself out. You’re

handsy again to take your mind off it or

she

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

up

“Ann, look at me,

She was snapped out of her inner

reaching a hand out to

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

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

of horror

guess I got wrapped up in my

though. I’m sorry about that.”

she didn’t have to apologize, she knew

if she did. Adam deserved better than all

unfalteringly.

conversation, Ann, I

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

age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly

we managed to avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack,

at your father’s behest. How do you want to

her lips grimly as she debated her

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

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

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

Luna.”

have that

“Hey… how else was I supposed to survive as a

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