Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 18 Luna’s Private Suite

As Adam guided her down the corridor and around the corner, once they were out of sight of the staff members, he abruptly let go of her hand.

Ann turned her head to the side slightly, c*oc*king her head as she did so, and eyed him shrewdly, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

“Adam, are you annoyed at me?” She asked, a slight hint of amusement in her voice.

“No.” He answered curtly, without sparing her a glance. Ann fought the urge to smirk as he huffed loudly and increased his pace to walk a few steps ahead. She ignored Maeve chiding her for irritating him and instead turned her head to look at the decor.

So far everything had been tastefully decorated in an oddly satisfying mix of modern design and elegant accents. Sleek lines and original fixtures seemed to blend seamlessly and the place was spotlessly clean.

While the atmosphere wasn’t exactly warm and inviting, it did leave the impression that you would be well cared for here. Ann hoped that once she had settled in properly and been here a little while, she could help make the place feel a little homier. It was lacking a little something, but what that something was, she couldn’t quite decide.

Adam stopped abruptly in front of a large pair of dark mahogany doors with an intricately carved design of the moon Goddess on each door. Ann couldn’t help but gasp at the workmanship and instinctively reached out to gently run her fingers over the beautiful design.

On one door, the Moon Goddess was depicted smiling at two wolves before her, surrounded by trees and natural rock formations. The wolfs hearts appeared to have an almost ethereal thread flowing outwards from them and she held one thread in each hand as if she was caught mid-motion in connecting the two threads.

On the second door, the two wolves stood together watching as a litter of pups played happily before them in the same clearing and The Moon Goddess smiled down from above at the scene.

Ann murmured, completely enthralled by the

almost childlike awe at a simple door carving and he sighed, jamming his

fact. I think you’ll enjoy your stay here if this kind

Ann nodded absentmindedly.

stunning… the hours that must have gone into making

this. The male line of my ancestry never lived to their full potential, unfortunately… but we’ll

pushing the door open. Adam gestured for her to enter the room and as she stepped through the door,

of it. I don’t know what

Adam explained softly

demanded a suite where she could escape from her husband when they had argued.” He chuckled softly at

Ann exclaimed quietly. “ Had you changed

smirk. He didn’t miss the trace of disappointment in her voice as she tried desperately to avoid his gaze. He cleared his throat lightly before

stands. I intend to have Allen add the terms to the agreed contract however, traditionally we won’t spend the night before the wedding together. It’s intended to remind each party of how they would feel apart from each other. A time for reflection

Adam sighed.

whole situation is a little uncomfortable right now. You don’t

Ann nodded quietly.

to see any of them for the foreseeable future. This is my home now… for the next 5 years at

“Mm?”

don’t expect you to give me the cold shoulder if you are displeased with things I ask or say. I would rather you speak to me honestly rather than play childish games and try to gaslight me into behaving in a

while as he stared at