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

of the cell, but her legs wobbled again and she

for support.

you…” Brad offered quietly as she swore

my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs were lifted

underneath her.

close to his chest as he strode purposely

steady beating of his heart was, for

that rea*s*sured

rumble in contentment at their proximity and Ann couldn’t

but quirk a

‘He misses us terribly, doesn’t

have controlled his human better…’ Maeve

he was indeed under

‘It’s irrelevant now, Ann. What’s done is done. Regrets don’t make a

allow him any contact with

door to his right, the motionless

dr*a*p*ed across the table and even from this distance

Brad had done some serious dame

could be heard from the

Ann exchanged a worried

fit state to be involved

be any other option if

even sure that Adam was

couldn’t count on his appearance being a positive

had just seen.

been too long…

superficial injuries when we

Ann can’t. Papa is on his way as well to help with

Adam’s voice drifted down the stairwell

into a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way that

drawn back

and as Adam and Lexi rounded the last corner

they came face

blinked in shock at the sight of Ann

thunderous aura so thick that Ann

see, f*uc*k boy… it looks like you got it pretty rough, huh?

up with you?” Lexi quipped quickly

scowled but said nothing, he was currently