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

reluctantly, i

was lost for words momentarily and she could feel Maeve’s

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

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

Ann snorted gleefully, her low mood dissipating

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

If you’d prefer the glorious original version

gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as she

‘Are you ready?’

‘I’m all ears…’

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

a little baby, Ann,

emotions you think about relentlessly. He’s angry

he can’t fix it for you.

answered snarkily.

I’m not

‘You were warned. Now… woman up and sort yourself out. You’re making

get all handsy again to take

she

try to play nicely… ungrateful human…’ she muttered

herself before curling up

“Ann, look at me,

was snapped out of her inner dialogue with Maeve by Adam’s gentle

smiled up at him softly, reaching a hand out

off. I thought you were disappointed with

No! I

an indignant look of horror on

“I know… don’t worry. I guess I got

quickly though.

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

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

unfalteringly.

conversation, Ann, I didn’t mean to

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

with age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly before

to avoid one treacherous Elder Council at my pack, only to wind

at your father’s behest. How do you

lips grimly as she debated her options.

go down

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

know. Together, we could be

Luna.”

mean… you already have that

survive as

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