Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 21 A Sudden Kiss

The planned ceremonies had gone off without a hitch. The pack had welcomed her warmly and the Elders approved of her bloodline, conducting the binding ceremony and formal linking with the pack to loud cheers from all involved.

After all, Ann was of Royal lineage and the official union with their Alpha elevated the Dark Moon Pack’s status greatly. Now they were second in power and strength to only the Alpha King himself. It would be something loudly talked about to anyone that would listen.

It also meant that their Alpha may one day have the chance to rule as the Alpha King as Ann was the eldest daughter and the current heir. She met all of the required qualifications for that a Luna Queen.

As Ann and Adam bid farewell to their guests Ann smiled to herself.

Adam turned to look at her and felt the breath almost leave his lungs. His heart beat faster in his chest as he suddenly realized that this woman would be by his side through everything for as long as the contract existed.

Looking at her in the soft light of the ballroom, her delicate beauty that was brightened by her smile seemed to take his breath away. He had the sudden urge to take her in his arms and kiss her, but for once in his life, he was nervous about doing so.

She wasn’t his mate, it was a business arrangement. Nothing more. He wasn’t supposed to have been moved by her. As he battled with his inner turmoil, Ann glanced across at him and caught his eye.

“Adam, is everything okay?” Ann said frowning as she noticed his complex expression. He frowned and nodded curtly.

hoarsely, avoiding her eyes deliberately as he took hold of her

him, her feet moving quickly as she tried desperately to keep up in the ridiculous heels that she had been persuaded to wear. “Adam…

exactly where

What do you

under the collar.” She sniggered, ‘It looks like you’re going to get your promised wedding night after

of what exactly might lay in store for her and her breath quickened as

yourself for your mate was a stupid idea as it turned out. We could have been having

a second chance mate?! He’ll be so angry if he finds out we slept with

of finding your fated mate are low

if there’s still

isn’t it better for us to find a reliable male to pair with?’ Ann bit her lip as she mulled over Maeve’s words. She had a point. Until now, she hadn’t had to deal with her heat but that

anyway and if you weren’t careful, you would end up mated by the strongest male following a furious fight

thought. It

won’t initiate anything and I won’t allow him to mark

roll her

boy, he can make his own decisions and is perfectly capable of facing the consequences of his actions. Live a