Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 165 Rome wasn’t Built in a Day

Ann couldn’t seem to tear her eyes away from it, staring at the being on the cold,

metal slab in front of her and almost forgetting to breathe.

Greyson and Bartholomew stood at her side with a grim expression that was almost

identical, and the Elders a*s*sembled at the edges of the room watched curiously as

Lexi circled the creature slowly with a deep scowl creasing her forehead.

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“This shouldn’t be here.” She muttered as she bent forward and peered closely at the

creature’s twisted face, its features contorted in a menacing snarl that had persisted

even in death.

Ann understood the confusion as to why the beast didn’t emit any odor, as the skin

seemed to be paper thin and had broken apart in places, revealing the ma*s*s of flesh

underneath.

Lexi lifted her head and suddenly fixed Greyson with a hard stare.

“You’re saying there was no stench, or scent whatsoever when the creatures were

attacking?” she asked, the thinly shrouded disbelief in her words hanging in the air

accusingly.

Greyson met her challenging stare and frowned a little as he spoke.

“I wasn’t there. There was a faint smell of… I suppose decay at the site of the

battlefield, but there’s no one left alive to ask. All I know is we didn’t scent anything

when we arrived anywhere near close to what you’re apparently experiencing.” He

answered grimly.

Lexi nodded thoughtfully as she circled around again.

“I would hazard a guess to say that there wasn’t any prior indication of their presence

before the ambush though. It would at least account for the ease with which they were

set upon. Their training and superior abilities should have negated any risk of

ambush.” He continued.

“But That would make no sense. The very nature of these beasts…you should be able

to smell them… I don’t understand why you can’t…” Lexi replied, frustration tingeing

her tone as she sighed loudly.

“Do you know what they are then?” Bartholomew asked, the faint light of hope

blossoming in his eyes.

Lexi nodded curtly.

“Yeah, I think so.” She answered wearily, falling

loudly, “Why the f*’k didn’t you all do something about Narcissa sooner?

piece of work with how

off in

it?” Ann asked

slightly, the door opened quickly

Adam and Allen enter the room, with the

behind them

delay. What did I miss?” Adam apologized as he

Ann’s side and froze momentarily as he

about to tell us what this

watched her friend with a sinking feeling in the

really should speak with my father about this as well,

only so much I can tell you about this, it’s not…” Lexi faltered a little before

deep breath and continuing a

you’re looking at, it’s not naturally occurring. It’s not

it’s not.” “That makes no sense…” Greyson said with a frown, as

him and scowled.

me finish

flashed the scarlet red that indicated her temper

“This,” Lexi continued as she gestured to the beast,

not

Allen asked as he frowned

“Oh forf**k sake. No. It’s not a hybrid otherwise I would have said

motherf*uc*ker ripped various daemons

with vile magick long after they were dead.

A horrified gasp rippled around the room as the

themselves.

that’s…” Ann began tentatively, wishing on

deep down that

Fleshcraft. Whatever you want to

dark magic that exists. I will say

then she is far more dangerous than any

didn’t? Then the level of depravity and darkness that it takes to maintain this magic

speaks of an insane

the room

and took

not this is the work

are terrifying. We are either dealing with a veritable army of

of which we have not seen since the

are capable of magick that

Bartholomew murmured in

to discuss this with my Papa. These are his

and most likely murdered to serve a cause in death, that

life.” Lexi all but growled, “He will want to help put a stop to this, mark my

exchanged hesitant glances as Ann

an invitation to your father. We will see to it that he has

secure location to travel to

you think that is wise?” An indignation rose

“Allowing a Daemon unfettered access directly to the

her head around to face the Elder who

sneered.

know that he poses no threat,

wars. Do not allow your prejudices to taint your view of myself, nor of

the request of your Queen, my best friend, to offer my help

I have. If you can’t respect me for