Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 13 As You Wish, Princess

“Or perhaps I came at the perfect time.” It continued with a hint of amusement.

Ann’s eyes widened. She recognized that voice! Of all the times he could have arrived, Alpha Nocturne chose now.

“I don’t know who the f*uc*k you think you are but this has nothing to do with you so back off!” Brad snarled as he slowly turned around.

Ann heard an excited squeal and as she glanced across at Lexi, she noticed that she wore an expression of delighted horror as she stared expectantly at the two males in front of her.

Ann wished the ground would swallow her whole where she stood as she turned with morbid interest to see where how this would play out.

Adam stood his ground, staring impassively at Brad’s shaking figure as it turned to face him. A wry smile found its way onto his face as Brad locked eyes with him and froze.

“What… this has nothing to do with you Alpha Nocturne. It’s simply a spat between two mates, that’s all. It’s nothing serious.” Brad offered, the tremor in his voice giving his nervousness away.

Lexi sniggered.

“Don’t lie, Brad. Ann rejected you, for sticking your d*ic*k in her sister and getting her pregnant.” She grinned, her eyes flashing wickedly as she spoke.

Brad growled in Lexi’s direction as Adam took on a thoughtful expression and jammed his hands into his pockets. He c*oc*ked his head and dragged his eyes over Brad’s disheveled appearance and tutted loudly, shaking his head sadly.

conduct themselves these days?” He questioned with a raised eyebrow. “It’s a

excitedly and Ann felt a pang of pity for

dare, Ann…’ Maeve

Maeve… he doesn’t need to

feelings when he gave such little regard for your own when he was f*uc*king Ada. Get a grip, Ann. He’s

with Maeve on this and as Brad began to respond she stepped between them both hurriedly, much

There are things better left unsaid in public spaces. This shouldn’t have happened here.” Ann interrupted calmly, smiling up at

at her speculatively, an unreadable expression on his face before finally, he inclined his head

princess.” He smirked, as he lifted his eyes

felt her cheeks flush immediately and she shifted

know each other?” Brad asked through narrowed eyes, as

It would be better if he handled

the tabloids for a little while longer. Whoever said all press was good

to his side, spinning her slightly as he did so. She collided clumsily with his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around

He looked like he was about to commit murder. “We

on the spot where Adam had his large hand rested. His fingers curled comfortably around Ann’s arm, almost protectively, as he watched

hands off her.” Brad ground out slowly, his lips

his eyes, and she could only imagine the emotions that he was going through.

grip around her, grinning wickedly

rejected you, Brad. I think you’ll find Ann can do as she

Brad was oozing completely. He wasn’t threatened in the slightest by his posturing.? “Ann, are you ready to go? The car is waiting outside.” Adam said with a smile that would make