Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 12 The Rejection

Brad growled lowly as he turned his head slowly and looked around nervously, noticing a fair few pair of narrowed eyes directed at him. He took a deep breath and rolled his shoulders slightly, forcing himself to relax as he ran his hand through his hair.

The fury still smoldered in his eyes but at least his aggression was under control.

“Listen, about Ada…” He ground out but Lexi was having none of it and lifted her hand to silence him.

“I don’t give a f*uc*k about your excuses and I’m sure Ann doesn’t care to hear them either.” she hissed.

“Ann, please… just hear me out!” He pleaded as he twisted to the side to try and catch Ann’s eye.

‘I think we should listen to what he has to say.” Maeve interjected contemplatively.

‘Seriously? You want to hear him out?’ Ann retorted incredulously.

‘Yes. Then I can decide how much pain I want to put him through when I forcibly castrate both him and his cowardly wolf.’ she snarled, her fangs bared.

Ann sighed heavily and stood, placing a hand on Lexi’s shoulder.

“It’s okay, Lexi. Maeve wants to hear what he has to say.” Ann said calmly.

Lexi snorted in disgust and with a final depreciating sweep of her eyes over Brad, she moved to the side and sat down heavily in her chair, keeping her gaze fixated

the couple before

sagging in relief as

Maeve.” He said gratefully as he took a few steps forward and reached for

him. “Don’t touch me, Brad. Not with the same

face before dropping

as we planned and would have spent the night in the guest wing. The last thing

same time as they shared a look

You don’t remember it?” Ann

Ann! It sounds insane but it’s the truth! Even my

his wolf. As strong as they were, stuck inside

for him Ann! One time does not excuse the years that he’s been f*uc*king her

Maeve’s words

tell me why he didn’t stop you or at least warn Maeve after all of the other occasions you were

stunned for a second before an expression of

not… no! There have never been any other times!”

Ann smirked contemptuously, “Ada was only too happy to fill me

she’s lying, Ann! You have to believe

quite frankly,

argument had escalated into raised voices and

this confrontation in public at

and Brad’s pack. Who knew how it would affect Alpha Nocturne’s pack once the news