Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

CHAPTER 21 A Sudden Kiss

The planned ceremonies had gone off without a hitch. The pack had welcomed her warmly and the Elders approved of her

bloodline, conducting the binding ceremony and formal linking with the pack to loud cheers from all involved.

After all, Ann was of Royal lineage and the official union with their Alpha elevated the Dark Moon Pack’s status greatly. Now they were second in power and strength to only the Alpha King himself. It would be something loudly talked about to anyone that would listen.

It also meant that their Alpha may one day have the chance to rule as the Alpha King as Ann was the eldest daughter and the current heir. She met all of the required qualifications for that a Luna Queen.

As Ann and Adam bid farewell to their guests Ann smiled to herself.

Adam turned to look at her and felt the breath almost leave his lungs. His heart beat faster in his chest as he suddenly realized that this woman would be by his side through everything for as long as the contract existed.

Looking at her in the soft light of the ballroom, her delicate beauty that was brightened by her smile seemed to take his breath away. He had the sudden urge to take her in his arms and kiss her, but for once in his life, he was nervous about doing so.

She wasn’t his mate, it was a business arrangement. Nothing more. He wasn’t supposed to have been moved by her. As he battled with his inner turmoil, Ann glanced across at him and

Dividing into panes now

caught his eye..

okay?” Ann said frowning as she noticed

frowned and

avoiding her eyes deliberately as he took hold of her hand and

at that moment and instead followed hurriedly behind him, her feet moving quickly as she tried

weakly as Maeve sniggered inside

‘I know exactly where

What do

She sniggered, ‘It looks like you’re going to get your promised

Ann’s eyes widened with the realization of what exactly might lay in store for her and her breath

‘Relax, it’s perfectly natural. Besides, it’s about time we got some action. Saving yourself for your mate was a st*pid idea as it turned out. We

can you say that?! Maeve, what if we get a second chance mate?! He’ll be so angry

we don’t? Seriously, Ann, get a grip.” Maeve scoffed, ‘The chances of finding your fated mate are low enough as it is, and when it comes to a second chance mate? Even less

there’s still

absolutely no chance that I am letting us remain celibate for the rest of our lives. There’s little chance of that happening when our

she mulled over Maeve’s words. She had a point. Until now, she

start naturally anyway and if you weren’t careful,

at the thought. It

won’t initiate anything and I won’t allow him to mark me. What if his true mate appears?

felt Maeve roll her