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

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

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

to her personality. ‘Did… did you

squishy?’ Ann snorted gleefully,

to console you… I feel your too you

the glorious original version of myself

gladly…’ Maeve grumbled as she

you ready?’

‘I’m all ears…’ Ann

to back

baby, Ann, nobody likes a

any of those petty emotions you think

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

answered snarkily.

‘Ouch… I’m not

woman up and sort yourself out. You’re

all handsy again to take your

she slunk

last time I try to

herself before curling up in the

look at

out of her inner

a hand out to run her

I thought you were disappointed with me

my emotions…” “What? No!

an indignant look of horror on his

got wrapped

quickly though. I’m sorry

didn’t have to apologize,

all of this

unfalteringly.

conversation, Ann, I didn’t mean to but your

manner of speaking, and…well…it seems that

worse with age.” Adam

one treacherous Elder Council

at your father’s behest. How

grimly as she debated her options. “I mean,

go down too

answered finally with the barest hint of a smile

all for that you know. Together, we could be the kingdom’s most

Luna.”

have

I supposed to survive as a

me in seconds if I dared