Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Ann sat in a stunned silence as she tried to comprehend what they were telling her, her heart shattering as Maeve whined mournfully in her head.

“But… why?” Ann asked as they filled her in on what they knew so far.

“We don’t know the answer to that yet. But if my t**t of an uncle is involved, then it’s nothing good.” Lexi answered morosely.

Ann glanced up at Felix, who despite being obviously devastated by his wife’s uncertain demise, was holding it together pretty well.

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“If the scent of Aoife’s blood wasn’t overpowering everything else in the room and driving my wolf insane, then I would have been able to help with scenting the other person that your father identified.” Felix grimaced.

“Oh I wouldn’t worry too much about that, Felix. Papa has plenty of ways to track down the sneaky little fuckwits that don’t want to be found.” Lexi smiled in what was supposed to be a reassuring manner but it didn’t seem to have the impact she desired as Felix scowled back at her.

“Are you insane? Of course I’m going to worry. My wife’s fate depends on the ability of your father to identify a secondary suspect and no offense, but considering it’s his brother that is one of the main suspects in this ridiculous conspiracy, how do I know he’s not involved in some way?” Felix hissed, “All I have is your word and your fathers and quite frankly, I don’t know either of you that well.”

“Well, you’re just going to have to trust us on this then aren’t you? Papa’s hellhounds are persistent little blighters too and it shouldn’t take them too long to…”

“Wait a minute… hellhounds?” Felix gaped at her incredulously as Lexi rolled her eyes.

“Well duh,obviously.” She snorted, “He’s a Daemon Lord, why wouldn’t he have Hellhounds?” “I’m just… I’m struggling to take it in that they exist. I thought they were merely legends…”

“Like the humans believed that werewolves and other things that went bump in the night were merely folklore and scary tales to keep their unruly children in bed at night?” Lexi laughed at Felix’s sheepish expression, “Sweet little furball, all Legends are rooted in truth, you should know that by now.”

a yawn as the

Lexi, if the Hellhounds are such amazing trackers, then why can’t they track Aoife?” Ann asked as Felix’s eyes widened in realization. “If it was THAT simple then there would never be any missing people. They’re incredible trackers but they’re also kinda… bitey… to put it simply. They aren’t rescue hounds, the clue is in their name.” Lexi explained with a knowing smile, “We all

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surprise me. Although it does bother me that there’s been radio silence in regards to any news of their movements.” Ann grimaced as she stifled another yawn and Adam’s face

feeling sorry for them!” Lexi scoffed with a horrified expression as

me. When it comes to those two, no news is not

yet,” Allen

check in with us as soon as he

days ago but still haven’t

getting to the point that I want to go out and investigate it myself.” Allen replied,

going then I sure as hell am going as well.” Lexi

the support she can get and besides it’s not safe for you

and Aoife missing.” Lexi snorted as she grimaced at Felix, “no offense.” “None taken,” he shrugged, “She’s right though Allen.

babysitting right?” Lexi scoffed,

murmured with a pointed look at Ann who hung her head

your bickering, but I think Ann needs to rest a little.” Adam continued, holding a finger to Ann’s lips as she opened her mouth to

I’ve slept enough to last me a lifetime.” Ann grumbled,

a good girl for now but I’m warning you, I’m already sick