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.

She answered wearily, falling silent briefly before

you all do something

a vile piece of work with how she had treated Ann… but

trailed off

“Lexi, what is it?” Ann asked in

her shoulders sagged slightly, the door

faces of Adam and Allen enter the room, with the Royal escort closing

them

miss?” Adam apologized

he cast his eyes over

much. Lexi was about to tell

sinking feeling

speak with my father about this as well,

you about this, it’s not…” Lexi faltered a

and continuing a little

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.

“It f””*g does make sense, let me finish talking.” she snapped impatiently as her

the scarlet red that indicated her temper was

to the beast, “is made up of

it’s not naturally made

hybrid?” Allen asked

sake. No. It’s not a hybrid otherwise I

motherf*uc*ker ripped various daemons apart and then

vile magick long after they were

the room as the Elders hurriedly conferred

themselves.

that’s…” Ann began tentatively, wishing on so many

but knowing deep down that

you want to call it.”

dark magic that exists. I will say this though.

is far more dangerous than any of

and darkness that it takes to maintain this

creatures speaks of an insane

murmur of agreement rippled around the room from the elders

and took

not this is the work of one individual or many,

scenarios are terrifying. We are either dealing with a veritable

we have not seen since the Daemon Wars,

that are capable

Goddess.” Bartholomew murmured

discuss this with my Papa. These are

a cause

growled, “He will want to help put a

exchanged hesitant glances as Ann exhaled

Please extend an invitation to your father. We will

travel to and from as

Queen, do you think that is wise?”

Royal Elders, “Allowing a Daemon unfettered

Lexi whipped her head around to face the Elder

sneered.

all know that he poses no threat, and he himself helped during

not allow your prejudices to taint

came to you, at the request of your Queen, my best friend, to offer my help with

me for what