Alpha Nocurne's Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 52 The Daemon Lord

As the haze cleared around the two figures in front of them, Lexi squealed and ran forward, pulling the towering figure into a hug as the man beside him looked on with an impassive expression on his face.

“Papa! It feels like it’s been forever since I saw you properly!” Lexi squealed as the easily eight-foot-tall figure bent slightly and wrapped his arms around her warmly.

“It’s good to see you, little one.” The man rumbled as Lexi stepped backward and turned to grin at Ann and Adam.

“Guys, this is Papa, Papa, this is Adam and Ann.” Lexi beamed excitedly.

Lexi’s father cut a truly imposing figure, broad- shouldered, bulging muscles as far as the eye could see, and an expression that threatened an untimely death as he stared impassively towards Adam and Ann.

“Ann, I have heard a lot about you over the years and I would like to thank you for providing Lexi with the stability that I could not give her. My realm would simply not have been safe for a child of mixed blood,” Lexi’s father said suddenly and very seriously, extending his arm and clasping her hands in one of his tightly.

“Erm, thanks?” Ann replied uncertainly, “Honestly, she provided me with as much stability as I did her, in fact, I consider her a sister more than a friend… erm… sir.” Ann gulped, a little intimidated by the man’s huge size.

a big bastard!’ Maeve

up, Maeve! What if they can hear you?! I don’t know what powers or abilities a Daemon Lord has and nor do you!’ Ann replied with panic in

wonder if his ma*s*sive size extends to his…’ Maeve continued, completely unbothered by Ann’s

Please! Just this once… please behave yourself! ‘ Ann pleaded

knew just how far a Daemon Lord’s abilities stretched and if he took offense to Maeve’s brazen remarks she would never forgive

I don’t think he’d be offended. He’s a daemon for goddess sake, I’m just

head. As far as she was concerned she

sighed internally. Why was her wolf

attention to Adam and there was a tense moment as they both seemed to be engaged in

reluctantly offered his hand

here, as I understand it is difficult for you. However, I’m here in good faith

moment when the thought crossed everyone’s mind that he might not accept

reached his ma*s*sive hand forward and took Adam’s hand, shaking it

indeed a cautious step forward that I take today, but I would hope that at least between us for now, we can cooperate in a peaceful manner. I have never allowed outsiders to step foot into my personal home before, let alone one that has warred with my kind for centuries. However,

nodded curtly, and although the atmosphere remained tense, it was far

frowned at Adam briefly as his eyes scanned him and he turned to