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

but her legs wobbled

for support.

me help you…” Brad offered quietly as

my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs

underneath her.

his chest as

for the

that rea*s*sured

wolf rumble in

quirk a

‘He misses us terribly, doesn’t

‘Well, he should have controlled his human better…’ Maeve

magic though… if he was indeed under some sort

is done.

He’s lucky that I allow him any contact with us

paused as he glanced into a door

from this

some serious dame to her.

a rush of footsteps could be heard from the stairwell in front of them,

Brad and Ann

to be involved in any further clashes, but

there would be any other option if this intrusion

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

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

had just seen.

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

when we get

Papa is on his way as well to help

Ann felt Brad stiffen as Adam’s voice drifted down the stairwell and Ann

up involuntarily into a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way

back

and as Adam

the stairwell and emerged into the corridor, they came face to face with

at the sight of Ann cradled against Brad’s chest as

thick that Ann could almost

time no see, f*uc*k boy… it looks

catch up with you?” Lexi quipped quickly as she

scowled but said nothing, he was currently far too busy being