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.

just get out of here okay? Ann murmured wearily as she turned

but her legs wobbled again and

for support.

help you…” Brad

I’m… oh my goodness…” Ann

underneath her.

to his chest as he strode purposely forwards.

beating of his heart was, for the first time in

sound that

in contentment at their proximity

but quirk

terribly, doesn’t he…’ Ann murmured

should have controlled his human

‘Maeve, the magic though… if he was indeed under

done is done. Regrets don’t make a

lucky that I allow him any contact with us at

into a door to his

table and even from this distance it was easy to see

some serious dame to her.

could be heard from the stairwell in front

Brad and Ann exchanged a

to be

any other option if this intrusion turned out to be

Narcissa. To be honest, Ann wasn’t even sure that Adam was

couldn’t count on his appearance being a positive thing, especially after what

had just seen.

“Are you sure it’s down here? It’s been too long… what

have a few superficial injuries when we get there but

his way as well to help with the

Brad stiffen as Adam’s voice drifted down

up involuntarily into a sneer, perfectly mimicking

were drawn back in a

The footsteps approached rapidly and as Adam and Lexi rounded the last

they came face to face with Brad

sight of Ann cradled against Brad’s chest

aura so thick that

boy… it looks like you

you?” Lexi quipped quickly as

said nothing, he was currently