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.

avoiding her eyes deliberately as he took hold of her hand and pulled her along behind

to react at that moment and instead followed hurriedly behind him, her feet moving quickly as she tried desperately to keep up in the ridiculous heels that she had

where this

What do you

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

lay in

it’s about time we got some action. Saving yourself for your mate was a stupid idea

a second chance mate?! He’ll be

are low enough as it is, and when it comes to a second chance mate?

if there’s

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

remained celibate it was common for the heats to start naturally anyway and if you weren’t careful, you would end up mated by the strongest male following a furious fight between those attracted by your

the thought. It was always

you have a good point. We’ll see where it goes, but I won’t initiate anything and I won’t allow him to

Maeve roll

yourself… for us. Alpha Nocturne is a big boy, he can make his own decisions and is perfectly capable of facing the consequences of his