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

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

for support.

help you…” Brad offered quietly

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

underneath her.

held her close to his chest as he

the steady beating of his heart was, for the first time in a

that

could feel his wolf rumble in contentment

quirk

‘He misses us terribly, doesn’t he…’ Ann murmured

have controlled

if he was indeed under

now, Ann. What’s done is

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

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

table and even from this distance it was

done some serious dame to her. She was

could be heard from the stairwell in

Ann exchanged

of them was in any fit state to be involved in any further clashes,

option if this intrusion turned out to

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

on his 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

if Ann can’t. Papa is on his

as Adam’s voice drifted down the

a sneer, perfectly mimicking the way that Maeve’s

were drawn back in

rapidly and as Adam and Lexi rounded the last

and emerged into the corridor, they came face to face

the sight of Ann cradled against Brad’s chest

his thunderous aura so thick that

f*uc*k boy… it looks like you got

finally catch up with you?” Lexi quipped quickly as she

he was