Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 171 An Inconsequential Object

Even in the dim light of the cavern with the shadows grasping greedily around the

light, Ada could see her mother blanch suddenly and the briefest flicker of fear

crossed her face.

“You’re lying. It’s not possible. He would not…” Narcissa stammered uncertainly as

Ely chuckled darkly. “You know very well that he would. Ada is your child and your

responsibility. She does not hold the weight of responsibility until she has reached the

age of twenty-one and been bound to the coven and the Lord himself.” He snorted

disdainfully as he flicked his eyes over Narcissa with what seemed like disgust.

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Narcissa schooled her face into an emotionless mask as his words sank in and Ada

couldn’t help but wrap her arms around her belly a little tighter. If her mother was

afraid, then Ada knew things were bad. “I see you really haven’t changed one-bit, dear

brother. Turned in by my own family… I should have seen it coming.” She spat bitterly.

“I am simply carrying out orders, sister.” Ely grinned unrepentantly as he spread his

arms wide, “You know full well how everything works here. I don’t have the luxury of

choice any more than you do.”

Narcissa snorted in disbelief as they continued into the cavern and towards the

smaller tunnels that seemed to erupt from every available surface of the glistening

rock face.

Their bedraggled party was met with curious stares and faint murmurs that were

amplified in the acoustics of the cavern so much so that the very air seemed to be

alive around them.

the chance to freshen up before being

asked carefully as Ada watched her pulling

to be anxiety.

Ely snorted and continued forward without

line. As they reached a monstrous cavern, the ceiling so

end to the roof above,

deeply at her.

is entirely down to your actions, Ada. YOU have

on destroying Ann.” She hissed

you’re f*“**g happy.”

intensity of her hateful gaze

figure when suddenly, the sound of laughter echoed

the chamber.

around her wildly as if trying

made Ada’s instincts scream in terror. The hairs

as her body reacted subconsciously

sound all but

lauded prodigy returns as a failure after so

lazy voice drawled from within the shadows and instantly,

dropped to their knees, leaving

momentarily.

towards Ada and reached up, tugging the hem

The unexpected sensation pulled her out of her shock and she dropped

her knees clumsily.

clear and confident voice but she

not say that you

seemed to droop a little

Ada could feel herself trembling as the sound of footsteps drew

Her heart was racing so wildly and with

pounding in her

heavy military-style boots stopped in front of her

the floor.

made no effort to disguise it, the cloying darkness slithering

her, attempting to force itself inside of her very

me believe that such a pathetic

planning, and

it.” The sinister voice stated with a chuckle as Ada felt his

themselves in her

a whimper sounded