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.

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

and Ann felt

dare, Ann…’ Maeve

doesn’t need to be kicked when

Are you stupid? Why do you care about his feelings when he gave such little

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

spaces. This shouldn’t have

stared at her speculatively, an unreadable expression on his face

lifted his eyes and shared a glance full of hidden

felt her cheeks flush immediately and she shifted

know each other?” Brad asked through narrowed eyes, as he glared disbelievingly between

nothing about this arrangement with Alpha Nocturne to anyone. It would be better if he handled any questions. That way, only the information that

that Ann cared. She would just rather avoid the drama and gossip of the tabloids for a little while longer. Whoever said all press was good press

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

nervously as she watched Brad’s face darken. He looked like he was about to commit murder. “We were recently acquainted,

rested. His fingers curled comfortably around Ann’s arm, almost protectively, as

Brad ground out

see Brad’s wolf dancing on the surface of his eyes, and she could only imagine the emotions

around her, grinning wickedly

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

He wasn’t threatened in the slightest by his posturing.? “Ann, are you ready