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,

bolshy aggressiveness Ann… we complement

reluctantly, i

and she could feel

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

crude side to her personality. ‘Did… did

gleefully,

console you… I feel your too you

the glorious original version of

shall have it gladly…’ Maeve grumbled

‘Are you ready?’ Maeve

all ears…’ Ann

fine… you had your chance to back out.’ Maeve sighed, taking a

little baby, Ann, nobody likes a crybaby.

those petty emotions you think about relentlessly.

fix it for you. Alpha’s

answered snarkily.

I’m

‘You were warned. Now… woman up and sort

all handsy again to take your mind off it or something…’

as she slunk

last time I try to

herself before curling up in

look at me,

of her inner dialogue with Maeve by Adam’s

reaching a

off. I thought you were disappointed with

to my emotions…” “What? No!

of

I got wrapped up in my

though. I’m sorry

she knew that she didn’t have

better than all of this drama, yet he

unfalteringly.

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

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

age.” Adam chuckled humourlessly before

Elder Council at my pack,

father’s behest. How do

lips grimly as she debated her options.

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

of a smile

“I’m all for that you know. Together, we could be

Luna.”

already have that t*itle, Mr.Ruthless.”

else was I supposed to survive as a young

have been taken from me in seconds