Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 29 Fake A Mating Mark

Ann chuckled.

“I’m proud of what you did though, Eva. Do you know how many females would have just rolled over and done as he asked? The fact you stood up to him says a lot about you.”

Eva’s face lit up.

“Thank you, Ann. That means a lot.” She answered happily before a look of realization crossed her face. “Oh! I almost forgot, I came here to tell you that Alpha Nocturne will be here to pick you up shortly.”

“What?!” Ann exclaimed loudly. “Why?! f*uc*k!”

Eva looked at Ann in confusion.

“I’m sorry, Maeve said to call him to come and collect you… should I not have called him?”

Ann was positively fuming. She couldn’t believe that Maeve would reach out in that way and make it appear as if she couldn’t take care of things herself. How was she ever going to get him to take her seriously if he had to run to her rescue when things got a little difficult?

Ann sighed heavily and tipped her head back in frustration, her shoulders sagging.

me to call him back and tell

worry. I’ll handle it.” She

be about half an hour anyway. I’ll fetch you another coffee while you

before she turned to

the best day today. Even with her run-in with Brad, she was still going to be expected to attend the

Ann snorted.

her stepmother and that conniving b*tch of a step-sister but eventually decided that it wasn’t worth worrying about. Whatever happened, she just had to make sure that she stayed calm, and kept Maeve under control. The thought of Brad in bandages at his own engagement party did bring a

coffee off and they chatted about trivial company matters, Ann’s phone rang. Eva excused herself and made her way out of the office, closing the door behind

closed,

t*its how’s things?” Lexi’s voice chirped out

wish you wouldn’t call me that, Lexi, it’s so crude.” Ann grimaced, rolling her

rang

can’t stop long actually I just called to let you know, I have the dubious of covering your godawful step-b*tch Ada’s engagement party tonight. I didn’t want you to think

Ann snorted.

you there then,” Ann

apparently and if she

there’s a story that I need to know behind that statement?

“Maeve.”

Ann couldn’t help but laugh. “Ah Ann, I really love your wolf you know? I know that you’re in good hands when I’m not around to kick b*tt for you.”

now, it’s fine, but can we arrange a