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.

of here okay? Ann murmured

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

for support.

me help you…” Brad offered

oh my goodness…” Ann stammered as her legs were lifted

underneath her.

to his chest as he strode purposely forwards.

heart was, for the first time in a long time,

that

feel his wolf rumble in contentment at their proximity and

quirk a

‘He misses us terribly, doesn’t

should have controlled his human better…’

if he was indeed under

done is done. Regrets don’t make a betrayal

I allow him any contact with us

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

the table and even from this distance it was

serious dame to her. She was

Suddenly a rush of footsteps could be heard from the

and Ann exchanged

was in any fit state to be involved in any further

look like there would be any other option if this intrusion turned out to

To be honest, Ann wasn’t even sure

appearance being a positive thing,

had just seen.

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

few superficial injuries when we get there but

his way as well to help with

felt Brad stiffen as Adam’s voice drifted

into a sneer,

back in

and as Adam and Lexi

into the corridor, they came face to face with Brad and

in shock at the sight of Ann cradled against

his thunderous aura so thick

time no see, f*uc*k boy… it looks like you got

up with you?” Lexi quipped

was currently far too busy