Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 212 Someone is a Little Jealous?

Despite his best efforts, Ann did not succumb to Adam’s less-than-subtle efforts to

force her into relaxation for the rest of the day.

She agreed to a compromise and didn’t leave the room until lunchtime, still concerned

that her absence had put additional strain on Lexi and Allen that they didn’t deserve

They had already been in the Enclave a full day without any input from her, let alone a

welcome, and she felt awful.

“Ann, slow down, they aren’t going anywhere.” Adam chastised gently as they swept

through the hallways. “I know, I just want to make sure that they know they have my

support if needed,” Ann answered absent-mindedly as she poked her head through

the c***k in the doorway of yet another room that lay at the side of the corridor but

found no sign of Lexi or Allen within.

“Besides, I need to talk with Lexi. I don’t think she fully understands what it means to

have Allen as a mate for her position in our society.” She muttered as she sighed

impatiently and closed the door, resuming her search with gusto as she strode forward

eagerly.

“Don’t you have any idea where they’ll be?” she asked over her shoulder as Adam’s

shoulders slumped in defeat slightly and he increased his pace a little in order to catch

up with her and walk at her side.

“No, I don’t. I know Lord Brarthroroz arranged for another session in the holding cells

with some of the geneticists and researchers this morning, I’m not sure if

Bartholomew will be with him or not, but as far as Lexi and Allen are concerned, I’ve

not had the opportunity to catch up with them today so I don’t know for sure.”

Ann hummed in displeasure.

“I think we should try Bartholomew’s office then.” She said after a few minutes of

direction, almost causing Adam to walk into her as

turned abruptly.

Adam clenched his jaw but said nothing, as he quietly followed

of deep thought on her

they wove through the corridors and passed the

that littered the Enclave, familiar

around in the direction

from

“Ha! Found them.” She muttered under her breath as Adam

stood with her back to them, and although Allen had

eyes signaled that he

peripheral vision.

slightly and suddenly became very still. The glazed look

Adam that she was in conversation with Maeve, and when

posture slightly as she moved toward Lexi, Adam

had planned.

see this playful side of Ann as she

he had to admit it was sort of

seriousness of their everyday life, seeing her like this made

Ann had launched herself across the remaining distance and

arms around her tightly as a surprised

ANN. ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!”

giggled helplessly

Queen Ann…” Allen corrected dryly with a

you dare!” Lexi snapped, rounding on him furiously as she

f**k didn’t you warn me?! You absolute bastard…

you know… mark my words!”

couldn’t resist. It’s been so long…” Ann apologized through

“Yeah, you sound

side effect of you getting hammered by

out of you with his

she bent over clutching her sides which were now aching

Maeve wasn’t helping the situation as she yipped happily at having got

friend for the first time in

was probably her who put you up to

fumed moodily, folding her arms in front of her as

railed so that you can spawn

the name of the

upright and wiped the tears from

little jealous.” Ann teased

eyes.

she snorted, her eyes dancing with mischief as

anyone other than Ann would

normal circumstances.

only wanted to find you to make sure you weren’t taking on more

manage “ Ann grinned as she reached for her friend’s

I can handle it?” Lexi replied, her mouth