Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 118 Regrets Don’t Make a Betrayal Any Better

Ann’s arms rippled with the vibrations as Brad sawed patiently at the bolts in

the plate above her head.

Sawing through the manacles was out of the question, as they were too tight and Brad

was certain that they were made of the same material as the chains. They would need

the key itself to unlock those, and if it couldn’t be found, then they would have to track

down the locksmith that made these.

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It was an arduous process but by the time he had finished, the plate slipped over the

expandable bolts and the chains hung free.

Her legs felt a little strange from being kept in that position for such a long time and as

soon as the pressure was released from her arms and her weight was distributed

properly, her legs gave way.

“Goddess! Ann, I’m so sorry! I should have thought! Are you okay?” Brad fussed as he

rushed over to her and carefully helped her to stand.

“I’m fine, really Brad,” Ann said quietly as she tried to push away from him, it didn’t

feel right for him to be touching her, not after he had touched Ada with those same

hands.

A flicker of hurt crossed his face as he understood her thought process and he

steadied her before stepping back.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t think…” He stammered, clearly unsure how to behave around her

now.

out of here okay? Ann murmured wearily as

the cell, but her legs wobbled again and she leaned against

for support.

you…” Brad offered quietly as she

“No really… I’m… oh my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs

underneath her.

his chest as he strode purposely forwards. The look in his

for the first

that rea*s*sured

feel his wolf rumble in contentment at their proximity and Ann couldn’t

but quirk a

misses us terribly, doesn’t

he should have controlled his human better…’

magic though… if he was

Ann. What’s done is done. Regrets don’t make a betrayal

better. He’s lucky that I allow him any contact

he glanced into a door

from this distance it was easy

Brad had done some serious dame to her. She was still

a rush of footsteps could be heard from

and Ann exchanged

was in any fit state to

be any other option if

sure that Adam was on her

she couldn’t count on his appearance being

had just seen.

down here? It’s been too long… what if

a few superficial injuries when we get there but Maeve can handle

even if Ann can’t. Papa is on his way as well

Ann felt Brad stiffen as Adam’s voice drifted down

a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way

back in a

as Adam and Lexi rounded the last

the corridor, they came face to

shock at the sight of Ann

so thick

it looks

with you?” Lexi quipped quickly as she

nothing, he was