Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Chapter 233 An Understanding Wife

Ann and Adam met Allen and Lexi in the corridor as they left their room, and made their way down to the entrance hall together.

Greyson was already there when they arrived and he eyed Allen furiously as Lexi avoided looking anywhere but at him. Ann frowned slightly at Lexi’s reaction. Had she missed something? Ann smiled warmly at him as he tore his eyes from where Lexi and Allen stood and greeted Ann properly.

“Good morning, my Queen. Preparations are almost complete and we are scheduled to leave shortly.” He announced stiffly.

“Thank you, Greyson. I’d appreciate it if you could report back as soon as you’re close to arriving, and give us an update as soon as you know what’s going on. If you think you need more

men, then let us know and we’ll send reinforcements from the packs that needed a little longer to gather their response teams.”

“Understood,” Greyson answered with a curt nod, his eyes almost staring straight through Ann as he spoke.

Ann frowned. She could feel the tension rolling off him, and considering his usually relaxed and jovial demeanor that she had encountered previously, this was more than a little unsettling. “Is everything okay, Commander Greyson?”

Greyson visibly tensed and cleared his throat before answering her.

“Yes, my Queen.”

‘Liar, liar, pants on fire,’ Maeve sang mockingly in Ann’s head before snorting in amusement, ‘Does he realize that he’s worse at lying than a child caught with his hand in the cookie jar trying to talk their way out of it?’

Ann stepped closer to Greyson and he stiffened at her approach as she leaned in a little closer.

“My wolf doesn’t believe you, Commander Greyson. Whatever has happened between you three,” She murmured quietly as she gestured towards Allen and Lexi, “I suggest you resolve before you leave.”

as he could through gritted teeth, but Ann could see that

an order, no,” She said as she stepped back and smiled lightly at him, “Take it as a friendly piece of advice though. Things can go wrong on missions like this, and I would hate for

drawn to Alpha Felix and his wife, Aoife, entering the

and his wife

and curtsied as she approached, leaving Ann feeling a little flustered. She had conflicting thoughts as she approached. Aoife clearly wasn’t involved in the horrific incident between her

her reign as Alpha Queen to be successful and prove that women were just as capable of ruling a

that would be looking up to her throughout

There were far too many people that would only be all too willing to pounce and try to bring about her downfall

and Lexi would ensure that the Alpha women who were featured in some

Ann began, forcing a friendly smile that conflicted with her suspicious, whirling thoughts, “Hopefully with our boys otherwise occupied, we can actually get the chance to spend some time together. I would very much like to

little taken aback but she quickly corrected her shocked expression and grinned widely, her eyes shining with what seemed

highness. I hope

It was unfair of her to judge Aoife so prematurely and she didn’t want any of her subconscious actions to put

know you can’t just stand here in awkward silence, Ann. At least try to engage her in conversation.’ Maeve snorted

though… I don’t know much about her at all. Not even where

usual,’ Maeve retorted with an exaggerated eye roll, ‘A smart person would lead with that… but seeing as how it’s you doing

‘Maeve…’ Ann admonished helplessly.

having your mind go blank like this at the worst time and there wasn’t anything she could do to save herself. She never used to be like this, and she had a strong feeling that the interactions between Allen and the Dubois were having some sort of an impact on her confidence. Luckily for Ann though, Adam was there to come to her rescue as soon as he saw her struggling to find

He asked Felix seriously

it’s going to get. I’m not sure what we’ll find when we get there, but we’re pretty much prepared for all eventualities thanks to the additional resources and equipment you managed to obtain.” Felix said before pausing and smirking, as he looked Adam over appraisingly, “You really live up to your reputation

his throat nervously with a sideways look