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?

but her legs wobbled again and she leaned

for support.

me help you…” Brad offered

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

underneath her.

as he strode purposely forwards. The look in his

for the first time in a long

that rea*s*sured

his wolf rumble in contentment at their proximity

quirk a

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

he should have controlled his human better…’ Maeve

magic though… if he was

done is done. Regrets

I allow him any contact with us

he glanced into a door to

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

some serious dame to her. She

could be heard from the stairwell in front

and Ann exchanged

fit state to be involved in any further clashes,

would be any other option if this intrusion turned

Ann wasn’t even sure

she couldn’t count on his appearance being

had just seen.

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

superficial injuries when we get there but Maeve can

Papa is on his way

as Adam’s voice drifted down the stairwell and

curling up involuntarily into a sneer, perfectly mimicking the

were drawn back

The footsteps approached rapidly and as Adam and

stairwell and emerged into the corridor, they came face to

sight of Ann

thick

“Long time no see, f*uc*k boy… it looks like you got it pretty rough, huh? Did

up with you?” Lexi quipped quickly as she stepped

scowled but said nothing, he was currently far too busy