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.

here okay? Ann murmured wearily

cell, but her legs wobbled again and she leaned

for support.

you…” Brad offered quietly

really… I’m… oh my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs were

underneath her.

Brad held her close to his chest as he strode purposely forwards. The

his heart was, for the first time in a long

that rea*s*sured

his wolf rumble in contentment at their proximity and Ann

but quirk

us terribly, doesn’t he…’ Ann murmured quietly

controlled his human

if he was indeed under some sort

done is done. Regrets don’t

him any contact with us

Brad paused as he glanced into a door to his right, the

was dr*a*p*ed across the table and even from

serious dame to her. She was still

footsteps could be heard from the

Ann exchanged a worried

in any fit state to be involved in any further clashes, but it

any other option if this intrusion turned out to be

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

couldn’t count on his appearance being a positive

had just seen.

you sure it’s down here? It’s been too long… what if she’s hurt…” “Relax,

when we get there but Maeve can

Papa is on his way

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

up involuntarily into a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way that

back in a

as Adam and Lexi rounded the last corner

into the corridor, they came face to face with

in shock at the sight of

so thick that

no see, f*uc*k boy… it looks like

up with you?” Lexi quipped

was currently far too busy being engaged