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

turned abruptly.

but said nothing, as he quietly

look of deep

the corridors and passed the entrance to one

gardens that littered the Enclave, familiar

whipping around in the direction that

from

under her breath as Adam suppressed

with her back to them, and although Allen had noticed

in his eyes

peripheral vision.

very

that she was in conversation with Maeve, and

moved toward Lexi, Adam knew exactly

had planned.

was rare that he got to see this playful side

focus, but he had to admit it was

of their everyday life, seeing her

herself across the remaining distance

wrapping her arms around her tightly as a surprised squeal

f****g S*HITB*ALLS, ANN. ARE YOU

furiously as Ann giggled helplessly and hugged her

Ann…” Allen corrected dryly with a

“Don’t you dare!” Lexi snapped, rounding on him furiously

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

words!” she threatened

It’s been so long…”

breath. “Yeah, you sound really sorry,” Lexi sneered,

effect of you getting hammered by your man? Did he knock what

remains out of you

loudly as she bent over clutching her

the situation as she yipped happily

for the

off too. It was probably her who

in front of her as she pouted, “What do you

be getting railed so that you can spawn a load

in the name of the

as she stood upright and

a little jealous.” Ann teased as Lexi sighed

eyes.

yourself that.” she snorted, her eyes dancing with mischief

remark that anyone other than

normal circumstances.

find you to make sure you weren’t taking on more than

manage “ Ann grinned as she reached

“Why? Don’t you think I can handle it?” Lexi replied, her